Classic Buttermilk Biscuits (d, G, V) Recipe

Biscuit Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the biscuits.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   Cut in Butter

   Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Add Buttermilk

   Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.

5. 5

   Shape the Biscuits

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough over itself a few times for layering, then pat it down again to about 1-inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Bake the Biscuits

   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with fresh jams and local honey.