Description
Delicious and flaky buttermilk biscuits perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus a bit more for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Parsley or chives (optional for added flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the chilled butter to the flour mixture. Cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk and honey (if using), stirring gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and fold it over itself 4-5 times to create layers.
- Use a biscuit cutter to cut out shapes from the dough, pressing straight down.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet, brushing the tops with extra buttermilk.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden. Let them cool briefly before serving.
Notes
To make a healthier version, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or replace butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg