Soft Buttermilk Flaky Biscuits (Print Version)

Soft, flaky biscuits with a golden rise; ideal for breakfast spreads or comforting sides.

# Ingredients List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Fats

06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Liquids

07 - ¾ cup cold buttermilk

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
04 - Create a well in the center, pour in the cold buttermilk, and stir gently with a fork until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, pat into a ½-inch thick rectangle, fold in half, then gently pat out again. Repeat folding and patting twice more to create flaky layers.
06 - Pat the dough to a final thickness of 1 inch. Cut biscuits using a 2½-inch round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting. Re-gather scraps and repeat as needed.
07 - Place biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush tops with buttermilk.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until biscuits are risen, tall, and golden brown.
09 - Allow biscuits to cool a few minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in just 30 minutes from start to warm, golden finish
  • The folding technique creates restaurant style layers that shatter beautifully when you bite into them
02 -
  • Twisting the cutter seals the edges and prevents proper rising, so press straight down every time
  • Working quickly keeps the butter cold, which is the secret to creating those tender flaky layers
03 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, chill your bowl and flour in the freezer for 10 minutes before starting
  • Place biscuits touching each other on the baking sheet to help them rise taller and straighter
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