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Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Made Easy 5-Step Homemade Recipe

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This recipe delivers soft, flaky, and buttery buttermilk biscuits made from scratch with simple ingredients and easy steps, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • Honey or melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, two knives, or fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible.
  4. Pour in cold buttermilk. Stir gently just until the dough comes together; it will be slightly sticky but should hold its shape when pressed. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds like a letter, then pat out again to the same thickness. Repeat folding 2 to 3 times to create flaky layers. Finally, pat dough to about 1-inch thickness. Cut biscuits with a floured cutter or glass rim, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and cut more biscuits.
  6. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart. Brush tops lightly with melted butter or honey if desired.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed. Biscuits are done when tops are browned and bottoms sound hollow when tapped.
  8. Let biscuits rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Handle dough gently and avoid overmixing to prevent tough biscuits. Do not twist biscuit cutter when cutting to maintain rise. Chill dough 10-15 minutes if kitchen is warm. Brushing with melted butter or honey after baking adds a golden shine and flavor.

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