Delicious Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder for lift
- 1 teaspoon of salt for flavor enhancement
- ¼ teaspoon of baking soda for leavening
- 7 tablespoons of unsalted butter, chilled and thinly sliced for flaky layers
- ¾ cup of cold buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
Cooking Directions:
- Oven Preparation: Start by preheating your oven to a hot 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) to ensure a perfect rise.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line your baking sheet with either a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. This step is crucial for uniformity in your biscuit dough.
- Incorporate Butter: Use a pastry blender to cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture. Aim for a coarse crumb texture, which is the secret to flaky biscuits. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Add Buttermilk: Create a well in the center of your flour mixture and pour in ¾ cup of cold buttermilk. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the dough light and airy.
- Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, gently patting it into a rectangle. Fold the rectangle in thirds, then give it a half turn, and press down into a rectangle again. Repeat this process three times to build layers.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter to stamp out 12 biscuits.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press an indent into the top of each biscuit with your thumb – this helps the biscuits rise evenly.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of buttermilk. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Serve these warm, buttery buttermilk biscuits fresh from the oven for a comforting treat that pairs perfectly with any meal or enjoy them as a delicious snack on their own.
