Description
These Southern Butter Biscuits are classic fluffy biscuits with buttery layers, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or as a side with any meal, they combine a tender crumb with a slight crisp on the edges, made using simple ingredients like buttermilk, flour, and cold butter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will help create flaky layers.
- Add Buttermilk: Gradually pour in the buttermilk while stirring gently. Mix just until the dough begins to come together, taking care not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
- Knead and Fold: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times. Then pat or roll it into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Fold the dough in half and repeat this folding 2-3 times to develop layers for flaky biscuits.
- Shape Biscuits: Roll the folded dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Use a floured biscuit cutter or glass to cut out biscuits. Reroll any scraps to maximize yield.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. For soft edges, position them close together; for crispier, browned edges, space them apart.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with buttermilk to enhance browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or jam as desired for a delightful Southern treat.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Adjust biscuit spacing on the baking sheet depending on desired edge texture.
- Buttermilk brushing helps achieve a golden, shiny top.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
