Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

Classic fluffy buttermilk biscuits with a tender crumb and a slightly crisp exterior. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
8
Time Required
25 min

Ingredients

Click on ingredients to search for them on Amazon. On mobile devices, tap once to select, then tap again to open the shopping link.
2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp heavy cream

* We may earn a small commission for you using these links. Thank you for supporting us!

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.

  3. 3

    Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

  4. 4

    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be sticky.

  5. 5

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold the dough over on itself a few times to create layers. Pat or gently roll the dough to about 3/4 inch thickness.

  6. 6

    Use a biscuit cutter or a glass rim to cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter. Reroll scraps gently once if needed.

  7. 7

    Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops with heavy cream.

  8. 8

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

    12 min

Perfect With

Scrambled EggsBaconSausage Gravy