A classic, fluffy, and buttery biscuit made with tangy buttermilk. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk (and honey, if using) into the flour mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently a few times until it holds together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out the biscuits. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your buttermilk biscuits warm with butter, jam, or honey.
Enjoy your homemade buttermilk biscuits!
