Description
These Homemade Biscuits are buttery, flaky, and incredibly soft with golden tops and a tender crumb. Perfect as a breakfast staple or comforting dinner side, they come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients and deliver bakery-quality results every time.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or self-rising flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup cold buttermilk
1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust it with flour.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Skip baking powder and salt if using self-rising flour.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be shaggy.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat into a rectangle and fold into thirds. Repeat 2–3 times to build layers.
6. Pat the dough to 1-inch thickness. Cut biscuits using a round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.
7. Place biscuits on the baking sheet, touching for softer sides or spaced for crisp edges.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
9. Optional: Brush hot biscuits with melted butter or honey-butter. Serve warm.
Notes
Use very cold butter and buttermilk to ensure maximum flakiness.
Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough biscuits.
For extra flavor, add shredded cheese, herbs, or garlic powder to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, homemade, bread, flaky, buttery