Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cubed (¾ stick)
• ¾ cup buttermilk , cold

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) .
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl:

1. Whisk together:
   • All-purpose flour
   • Baking powder
   • Baking soda
   • Salt

This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.

Step 3: Cut in the Butter

• Add the cold cubed butter to the dry mixture.
• Using a pastry blender , two knives, or a fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.

Step 4: Add Buttermilk

• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
• Pour in ¾ cup cold buttermilk all at once.
• Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough begins to come together.
• You may need to use your hands at the end to press the dough together into a shaggy ball — don’t overwork it!

Step 5: Shape the Dough

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Pat or roll the dough into a rectangle or circle about 1-inch thick .
• Use a biscuit cutter or glass (about 2–3 inches in diameter) to cut straight down through the dough — do not twist the cutter.
• Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.

Step 6: Bake Until Golden

• Brush the tops lightly with melted butter or buttermilk for extra richness and color.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes , or until the biscuits are golden brown and risen high .