Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

1 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

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

3. Cut in the Butter:

Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.

4. Add the Buttermilk:

Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir with a spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

5. Knead and Fold:

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle, then fold it in half. Repeat this process 2–3 times to create layers.

6. Cut the Biscuits:

Roll or pat the dough to about ¾-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a floured cup to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, slightly touching each other for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.

7. Bake:

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

8. Serve:

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam!