Buttermilk Biscuits

Discover the magic of homemade buttermilk biscuits! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up tender, flaky biscuits that are bursting with buttery flavor.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword biscuit, biscuits, bread, homemade biscuits, southern biscuits

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings Biscuits

Calories 363kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $8

Equipment

9-inch round baking pan
Mixing bowls
Rolling pin

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter cold, cut into cubes
1 cup buttermilk cold
Extra melted butter for brushing if desired (About 2 Tablespoons)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a 9" round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Cut the butter into 1/2” cubes and add to flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to break up the butter into the flour, until crumbly.
Add buttermilk and stir until everything is well-combined and no dry spots exist, taking care not to overmix.
Scoop dough out of bowl and onto a floured countertop.
Roll the dough out to 1 1/2” thickness and cut into biscuits with a round cookie cutter.
Place the cut biscuits in the prepared cake pan. They can be close or barely touching, but make sure they're not smushed together.
Bake 15 minutes, until the biscuits raise and are golden brown on top. You can also brush them with butter at the 10 minute mark, if desired.

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Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

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