Description
This recipe for Fluffy Homemade Biscuits yields tender, buttery biscuits with a golden crust, perfect for breakfast or as a side to any meal. Using simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these biscuits come together quickly and bake to a light, airy texture packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until evenly combined for a consistent biscuit base.
- Incorporate Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the chilled cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create the flaky texture.
- Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the mixture, then pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently mix with a fork just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently 3 to 4 times to bring it fully together, then pat it into a 1-inch thick round.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out individual biscuits from the dough. Gather and re-roll any scraps to cut more biscuits.
- Bake: Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, delicious plain or with your favorite toppings such as butter, honey, or jam for an irresistible treat.
Notes
- Use cold butter and buttermilk to ensure flaky and tender biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- For extra flaky biscuits, try folding the dough over itself a couple of times before cutting.
- Baking times can vary slightly depending on your oven; watch for the golden brown color.
- Leftover biscuits can be reheated in a toaster oven or oven to retain crispness.
