Description
These Southern Butter Biscuits are a classic breakfast treat that are flaky, buttery, and perfect for enjoying with butter, honey, or jam. Made with simple ingredients, these homemade biscuits are easy to prepare and are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (very cold, cut into cubes)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Shape the biscuits: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a rectangle, fold in half, and repeat folding process. Cut out biscuits and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush biscuits with buttermilk and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Keep ingredients cold for flakier biscuits.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
