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Buttermilk Biscuits with Chef Kevin

Author: Chef Kevin
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
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 6 to 8 biscuits
Course Bread
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter very cold, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk cold

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • Biscuit cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until small pieces of butter remain throughout.
  5. Pour in the cold buttermilk.
  6. Mix gently until the dough just comes together.
  7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  8. Pat or roll the dough into a thick rectangle.
  9. Fold the dough over itself to create layers.
  10. Repeat the folding process a few times without overworking the dough.
  11. Pat the dough to about 1 inch thick.
  12. Cut 6 to 8 biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
  13. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Bake at 425°F until risen and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  15. 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.

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