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Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Delicious, flaky, and easy to make, these homemade buttermilk biscuits are perfect for any meal and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, frozen and grated Use a box grater to grate the frozen butter.
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk Keep the buttermilk cold.
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter For brushing on biscuits after baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the frozen butter and return it to the freezer until needed.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  4. Add the frozen butter to the flour mixture and toss using a fork.
  5. Make a well in the middle and add the buttermilk, stirring with the fork until just combined.
  6. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a rectangle.
  7. Sprinkle the surface with flour, roll out the dough to about 3/4 inch thick, then fold it into thirds.
  8. Roll again and repeat the folding process 3-4 times to create layers.
  9. Roll the dough out to a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  10. Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits and place them in the pan.
  11. Roll together any leftover bits of dough to cut out additional biscuits.
  12. Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to keep the dough cold.
  13. Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk, buttermilk, or cream.
  14. Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  15. Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

Notes

Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container for up to 1 day at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen biscuits in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes.