A small batch of classic buttermilk biscuits made with cold butter and folded dough for flaky layers. Bake them hot at 425°F until risen and golden.
Servings 6to 8 biscuits
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Ingredients
2cupAll-purpose flour
1TbspBaking powder
1/4tspBaking soda
1/2tspSalt
1/2cupUnsalted buttervery cold, cut into small cubes
3/4cupButtermilkcold
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Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Pastry cutter or fork
Measuring cups and spoons
Rolling Pin
Biscuit cutter
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Method
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until small pieces of butter remain throughout.
Pour in the cold buttermilk.
Mix gently until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Pat or roll the dough into a thick rectangle.
Fold the dough over itself to create layers.
Repeat the folding process a few times without overworking the dough.
Pat the dough to about 1 inch thick.
Cut 6 to 8 biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 425°F until risen and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Serve warm.
Notes
Keep the butter and buttermilk cold so the biscuits stay flaky.Mix and fold only until the dough comes together; too much handling can make the biscuits tough.Press the biscuit cutter straight down instead of twisting so the edges can rise evenly.Serve the biscuits warm for the best texture.