Buttermilk Biscuits Soft Flaky (Printable)

Rise to fluffy, buttery heights with these classic American biscuits.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Fats

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Liquids

07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
03 - Add cold cubed butter. Work into dry mixture with pastry cutter or fingertips until coarse crumbs form with pea-sized pieces remaining.
04 - Create a well in center. Pour in cold buttermilk. Stir gently with fork until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Pat into 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Fold in half and pat out again. Repeat folding process twice for flaky layers.
06 - Pat dough to 1 inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and repeat.
07 - Place biscuits close together on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with buttermilk.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until tall and golden brown.
09 - Cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These biscuits come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for last minute breakfast guests or weeknight comfort food cravings
  • The folding technique creates those signature flaky layers that make every bite feel like a special occasion
02 -
  • Cold butter is absolutely non negotiable here, warm butter melts into the flour instead of creating those flaky pockets we want
  • Never twist your biscuit cutter, press straight down and pull up, twisting seals the edges and prevents proper rising
03 -
  • Work quickly and keep everything cold, especially your hands, warm ingredients are the enemy of flaky biscuits
  • Place your cut biscuits close together on the baking sheet, this helps them rise higher by supporting each other
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