Description
These homemade biscuits are tender, buttery, and beautifully golden with a soft, fluffy inside. They’re quick to make with just a few simple ingredients and come out perfect every time. Serve them warm with butter, jam, or smothered in gravy!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
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1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing tops)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
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Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
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Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Don’t overmix.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle.
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Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat 2–3 times (this helps make layers).
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Cut out biscuits using a 2 to 2.5-inch round cutter. Don’t twist the cutter—press straight down.
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Place biscuits on the baking sheet so they’re just barely touching. Brush tops with buttermilk.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
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Serve warm with butter, honey, jam, or gravy.
Notes
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If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 3/4 cup milk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes.
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Freeze unbaked biscuits for later! Just add 2–3 extra minutes to the bake time.
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For cheesy biscuits, add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar to the dry mix.