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Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously flaky buttermilk biscuits, perfect for any family gathering, served warm with honey or butter.


Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup butter, COLD or frozen (1 and 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened (for greasing pan)
  • More buttermilk, for brushing
  • Honey and butter, for serving


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking sheet with softened butter.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add ice water if needed to bring the dough together.
  6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
  7. Roll or pat the dough to about 1-inch thick. Cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops with more buttermilk.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Serve warm with honey, butter, or Cinnamon Honey Butter.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are cold for best texture. Use a sharp biscuit cutter for clean edges.