Butter Buttermilk Biscuits

Butter buttermilk biscuits are tender, flaky, and packed with rich, buttery flavor. Here’s a recipe to make these delightful biscuits from scratch:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (cold)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.

1. Cut in the Butter:

• Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining. The key is to keep the butter cold and not overwork the mixture.

1. Add Buttermilk:

• Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour mixture. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly lumpy and sticky.

1. Turn Out and Pat Dough:

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times to bring it together, then pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. The less you handle the dough, the flakier your biscuits will be.

1. Cut the Biscuits:

• Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits from the dough. Press the cutter straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Gather any scraps, re-pat the dough, and cut out additional biscuits.

1. Bake:

• Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together but not touching. For an extra golden top, you can brush the tops with a bit of melted butter before baking.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen nicely.

1. Cool and Serve:

• Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm, with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.

Tips:

• Chill Your Ingredients: Make sure your butter and buttermilk are cold to help create a flakier texture in the biscuits.
• Do Not Overmix: Mix the dough just until combined to ensure the biscuits stay tender.
• Use a Sharp Cutter: Using a sharp biscuit cutter helps the biscuits rise better and creates cleaner edges.

Enjoy your homemade butter buttermilk biscuits with breakfast or as a delicious side to any meal!