Description
These flaky buttermilk biscuits are perfect for breakfast or alongside a hearty stew, employing cold butter and buttermilk for a tender, crisp texture.
Ingredients
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- 300 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 15 g (1 tbsp) baking powder
- 2.5 g (1/2 tsp) baking soda
- 8 g (1 tsp) fine sea salt
- 15 g (1 tbsp) granulated sugar (optional)
- 113 g (1 stick / 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 240 ml (1 cup) cold buttermilk
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Chill the butter and preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir gently until dough comes together.
- Fold the dough on a floured surface to build layers, a few times.
- Cut the dough into biscuits using a round cutter.
- Bake until golden, about 12–15 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving warm.
Notes
For the best texture, avoid overworking the dough. Chill components if your kitchen is warm to maintain flakiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg