Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the biscuits.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until thoroughly mixed.

3. 3

   Cut in the Butter

   Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Make sure to leave some pea-sized pieces of butter for flaky biscuits.

4. 4

   Add Buttermilk

   Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if the dough is a bit sticky.

5. 5

   Knead the Dough

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut Out Biscuits

   Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out rounds from the dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gather the scraps and re-pat the dough to cut more biscuits.

7. 7

   Brush with Buttermilk

   Brush the tops of the biscuits with the extra buttermilk to help them brown nicely in the oven.

8. 8

   Bake the Biscuits

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

9. 9

   Cool and Serve

   Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.