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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

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These Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic Southern recipe, known for their tender, flaky layers and rich buttery flavor. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, baking powder, kosher salt, and buttermilk, these biscuits come together quickly and bake to a golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to any meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 biscuits

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups King Arthur Baking Company® all-purpose flour (300 g), plus more as needed for hands and work surface
  • 2 tablespoons Clabber Girl baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and very cold (generic brand)
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk (cultured low fat generic brand), plus a little more for drizzling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a round, light-colored metal baking pan or pie dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Alternatively, you can use a cast iron skillet for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a food processor (preferred) or a pastry cutter, quickly work the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger butter pieces still visible. This helps create flaky layers.
  4. Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the biscuit’s tenderness.
  5. Form Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together into a cohesive dough. Pat or roll it into a rectangle about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
  6. Fold Dough: Fold one side of the rectangle toward the center, then fold the other side on top, creating layers. Turn the dough horizontally and gently flatten it again into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick. Repeat this folding process two more times to build flakiness.
  7. Cut Biscuits: Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, press straight down into the dough without twisting to cut out biscuit rounds. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Place the biscuits close together in the prepared baking dish so their sides touch. Brush the tops lightly with the remaining buttermilk to encourage browning and a tender crust.
  9. Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top and are cooked through.
  10. Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter or honey butter for extra richness. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use very cold butter to ensure flaky layers in the biscuits.
  • Do not overmix the dough as it can make the biscuits tough.
  • Folding the dough multiple times adds flakiness similar to laminated dough techniques.
  • Press straight down with the biscuit cutter instead of twisting to keep the layers intact and help biscuits rise evenly.
  • Baking biscuits close together helps them rise taller and stay soft on the sides.
  • For sweeter biscuits, brush with honey butter after baking for a delicious finish.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/old-fashioned-buttermilk-biscuits-recipe/