Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Fluffy, golden biscuits with a tender crumb and flaky layers, perfect for breakfast or alongside any meal.

⏱ 25 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 15 min cookEasyServes 12American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  3. 3Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4Stir in buttermilk until just combined and a dough forms.
  5. 5Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 4-5 times, then roll to 3/4-inch thickness and cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter.
  6. 6Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter.
  7. 7Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.

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