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Butter Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This classic Butter Buttermilk Biscuits recipe delivers flaky, tender biscuits with a buttery flavor and a slight tang from the buttermilk. Perfectly golden on the outside and soft on the inside, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or alongside dinner. The method involves cutting cold butter into flour to create layers, then folding the dough gently for a light, airy texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces throughout for flakiness.
  4. Add Buttermilk: Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk carefully.
  5. Combine Dough: Gently stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture using a fork or wooden spoon just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough shaggy and slightly sticky.
  6. Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  7. Fold for Layers: Fold the dough in half, then pat it back to 1/2-inch thickness. Repeat this folding and patting 2 to 3 more times to develop flaky layers in the biscuits.
  8. Cut Biscuits: Use a floured biscuit cutter or sharp knife to cut out biscuits. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for rising.
  9. Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure to keep the butter cold to create flaky layers in the biscuits.
  • Do not overmix the dough; a shaggy, slightly sticky texture is perfect for tender biscuits.
  • Folding the dough multiple times creates layers which contributes to a light, flaky crumb.
  • Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam for a delicious treat.
  • Use buttermilk for the classic tangy flavor and tender crumb; milk can be a substitute but will alter the taste and texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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