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Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 biscuits
Calories 200
Fluffy, buttery biscuits made from scratch with simple ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled (250 grams))
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed (85 grams))
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus more for tops (180 ml))

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter until pea-sized, then add buttermilk and combine.
  • Pat dough into a rectangle, fold into thirds, and repeat folding twice.
  • Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness, cut with a floured 2.5-inch cutter, and place on baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with buttermilk and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter if desired.

Notes

Do not overwork the dough for tender biscuits.
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: biscuits