Description
Discover the secret to ultra-flaky, mile-high buttermilk biscuits that rise like magic and melt in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for savory meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional for a hint of sweetness)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk, cold (plus more for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently fold and pat the dough 5-6 times to build layers.
- Pat dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds, pressing straight down.
- Place biscuits close together on baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for crisp edges.
- Brush tops with buttermilk and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and tall.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam—pure heaven!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mile High Buttermilk Biscuits