Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits
This easy recipe for buttermilk biscuits only uses 6 basic kitchen ingredients. You'll have soft, homemade biscuits in no time!
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Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 19kcal
Equipment
- Hand grater or use forks to cut butter
- Cast Iron Skillet or baking pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- biscuit cutter can also use a cup or mason jar lid
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1-2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter 1/2 stick
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Shred (or cut) the cold butter directly into the dry mix. Once shredded, use a fork to gently distribute the butter throughout.
- Pour in about 2/3 of the buttermilk and stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. If it's dry and crumbly, add the rest of the buttermilk.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Gently pat (or roll if preferred) it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
- Using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them in a cast iron skillet or on a baking sheet. For soft-sided biscuits, arrange them close together; for crispier edges, space them apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
Recipes yields 8-10 biscuits, depending on how thick you pay your dough and the size of the biscuit cutter or cup you use.
Add a little extra melted butter to the bottom of the cast iron skillet for an extra crispy & buttery bottom.
For tips or freezing & reheating instructions, see FAQ's here.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.6g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 7.1g