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Homemade buttermilk biscuits

Make soft, flaky Buttermilk Biscuits using simple pantry ingredients.Ready in just 30 minutes with rich buttery layers.Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or serving alongside dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter very cold

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large cold egg

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Grate the cold butter directly into the flour mixture using a box grater. Place the bowl in the freezer for 5–7 minutes.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and egg.
  • In a small bowl, prepare the egg wash by whisking together the remaining egg and milk.
  • Remove the flour mixture from the freezer and gently toss the butter into the flour until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture all at once. Stir gently until the dough just comes together.
  • Lightly knead the dough only a few times until it forms a rough ball. Avoid overmixing to keep the Buttermilk Biscuits light and flaky.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it to about 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut biscuits with a 2½-inch biscuit cutter. Gather scraps gently to cut a few more biscuits.
  • Arrange biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Chill the baking sheet in the freezer for 5 minutes if the butter has softened.
  • Brush the tops with egg wash.
  • Bake for 10–15 minutes or until tall and golden brown.
  • Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.

Notes

  • Substitute salted butter by reducing the added salt slightly.
  • No buttermilk? Mix 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve alongside fried chicken, soups, stews, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, or fresh fruit.