Fresh Baked Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
Indulge in our freshly baked buttermilk biscuit, a golden-brown delight that crumbles perfectly at the touch. Fluffy and rich, each bite offers a warm, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfectly paired with homemade jams or as a side to your favorite savory dish, this biscuit is a comforting treat that embodies the essence of home baking.
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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cut in the Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into the mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough over itself a few times to create layers, then pat it back to 1 inch thick.
- 6
Cut the Biscuits
Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with butter or jam.