Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Farmer's Table CafeBread Basket Recipe

Bread Basket Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Four buttermilk biscuits with butter & jam.

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Ingredients

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Biscuits

Toppings

Method

Biscuits Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

  3. 3

    Cut in Butter

    Cut 0.5 cups of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add 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 in 0.75 cups of buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. Avoid over-mixing; the dough should be slightly sticky.

  5. 5

    Shape the Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Bake

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

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the biscuits are baking, prepare your toppings. Softened butter can be placed in a small bowl, and your choice of jam can be placed in another.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Once the biscuits are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with softened butter and jam on the side.

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