Ingredients
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. This ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork the dough, as this can lead to tough biscuits.
- Add the Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour mixture and gently fold it in with a spatula or your hands until the dough just comes together. Be gentle to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tough biscuits.
- Knead and Cut: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to bring it together. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass), cut out the biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting the cutter.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen to their full height. Keep a close eye on them to ensure they don’t overbake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Americans
Keywords: Homemade, Easy Biscuit Recipe