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