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Flaky Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits

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These flaky buttery buttermilk biscuits are quick and easy to make, delivering a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a golden crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, very cold
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold buttermilk
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh herbs like chives or thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold unsalted butter diced into small cubes. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two knives until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut rounds, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and repeat.
  6. Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top and bottom.
  7. Let biscuits rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter and buttermilk cold for best flakiness. Do not twist biscuit cutter when cutting dough to ensure proper rising. Handle dough gently and avoid overmixing. Baking at high heat (450°F) creates steam that puffs up layers. For extra buttery tops, brush melted butter after baking.

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