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Ingredients
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Biscuits
Homemade Jam
Butter
Method
Biscuits
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Add the buttermilk to the mixture. Stir gently with a fork until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
- 6
Bake
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Homemade Jam
- 7
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Cut them in half or quarters, depending on your preference.
- 8
Cook the Jam
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 9
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- 10
Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the jam to cool. Transfer to clean jars and store in the refrigerator.
Butter
- 11
Soften the Butter
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature until soft and spreadable.
