Melt In Your Mouth Buttermilk Biscuits
These Melt In Your Mouth Buttermilk Biscuits are everything you crave in a biscuit: flaky, buttery, and incredibly fluffy. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy these warm, golden biscuits fresh out of the oven. Whether served alongside dinner or enjoyed with a pat of butter, they’ll instantly take you to your comfort zone.
Ingredients for Buttermilk Biscuits:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½-2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks, 180 g) chilled butter
- 1 ¼ cup (300 mL) chilled buttermilk
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. This mixture will form the base for your biscuits.
3️⃣ Cut in the Chilled Butter:
Take the chilled butter and cut it into small cubes. Add the butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining. This step is crucial for getting the flaky texture.
4️⃣ Add the Buttermilk:
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the chilled buttermilk. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – you want to keep the dough light and airy.
5️⃣ Knead the Dough:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 4–5 times, folding the dough over itself to help create layers. The key is not to overwork it, so keep it gentle.
6️⃣ Shape the Biscuits:
Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Use a round cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure they rise evenly.
7️⃣ Arrange and Bake:
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, close together to help them rise high. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
8️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or gravy!