Description
Classic Southern Butter Biscuits made with cold butter and buttermilk for tender, flaky layers. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a side with any meal, offering a deliciously soft inside with a golden, buttery crust.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs, creating the flaky texture.
- Add Buttermilk: Gradually pour in the buttermilk while stirring gently until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
- Knead and Layer Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 2-3 times. Then, pat or roll it into a half-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half and repeat this folding 2-3 times to create layers for flakiness.
- Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness, then use a floured biscuit cutter or glass to cut out biscuits. Reroll scraps to use all dough efficiently.
- Arrange Biscuits: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. For soft sides, place them close together; for crisper edges, space them apart.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy your Southern Butter Biscuits warm with butter, honey, or jam for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender.
- Brushing with buttermilk helps achieve a beautiful golden crust.
- For softer biscuit sides, place biscuits close together when baking; for crispier edges, space them apart.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
