Homemade buttermilk biscuits

Homemade buttermilk biscuits are a classic comfort food that’s surprisingly easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (you can make a buttermilk substitute by mixing 3/4 cup milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and letting it sit for 5 minutes)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the chilled butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and slightly sticky.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
6. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a floured biscuit cutter or a sharp knife to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
7. Gather any scraps of dough, gently pat them together, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
8. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little extra buttermilk for a golden finish.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are tall and golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your homemade buttermilk biscuits warm with butter, jam, or your favorite gravy!