Homemade Biscuits
These homemade biscuits are light, fluffy, and bursting with buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, they feature a tender crumb and a golden, crisp exterior. Quick and easy to make, these biscuits bring a comforting taste of home to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
- Yield: About 8 biscuits
- Category: Side Dish / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
## Dry Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– (Optional: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for a touch of sweetness)
## Fat:
– 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
## Wet Ingredients:
– 3/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick round.
6. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out biscuits. Gather any scraps, gently re-pat, and cut out additional biscuits.
7. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close but not touching.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
9. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
– Handle the dough gently to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
– For extra richness, brush the tops with a little melted butter immediately after baking.
– These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: ~10 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg
- Fat: ~7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~3 g
- Cholesterol: ~25 mg
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