Sure! Here’s a classic recipe for homemade buttermilk biscuits:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold
- 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk, cold
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use your fingers, but be sure to work quickly to keep the butter from melting.
- Add the buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Start with 3/4 cup and mix gently with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Add more buttermilk, a little at a time, if the dough is too dry.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Roll and cut the biscuits: Pat the dough out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and pat it out again. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create flaky layers. Finally, pat the dough out to about 3/4 inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a round cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to ensure the biscuits rise properly.
- Bake the biscuits: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are touching slightly for soft sides or spaced apart for crustier sides. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter, if desired. Serve warm.
Enjoy your homemade buttermilk biscuits with butter, honey, jam, or gravy!
