Description
Learn how to make perfect homemade biscuits—flaky, buttery, and delicious! Easy step-by-step guide with expert tips and variations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (cold)
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the Butter: Use a pastry cutter or hands to mix cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Slowly pour in buttermilk, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface, gently pat into a rectangle, and fold over itself 3-4 times to create layers.
- Roll & Cut: Roll dough to ¾-inch thickness and cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Bake the Biscuits: Place on baking sheet slightly touching, brush tops with heavy cream, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with butter, jam, or gravy.
Notes
✔ Use cold ingredients for flaky texture.
✔ Don’t overwork the dough to keep biscuits light and airy.
✔ Fold dough multiple times to create layers.
✔ Avoid twisting the cutter to ensure biscuits rise properly.
✔ Brush with butter after baking for extra flavor and softness.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes