Description

Indulge in the ultimate flaky and buttery biscuits that are truly worth a billion bucks! Perfectly golden and layered with rich flavor, these biscuits are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite meals. Add shredded cheese, fresh herbs, or crumbled bacon for a touch of decadence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Butter:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or melted butter (for brushing)
Optional Add-Ins:
- Shredded cheese, fresh herbs, or cooked crumbled bacon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add chilled, cubed butter to the dry mix. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits form.

Step 4: Add the Buttermilk
Gradually pour in cold buttermilk, stirring gently. Mix until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing—it should be slightly sticky.

Step 5: Shape the Dough
On a floured surface, pat or roll dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold into thirds, then pat again. Repeat 2–3 times for flaky layers.

Step 6: Cut and Arrange
Cut biscuits with a round cutter (don’t twist). Place on the baking sheet. Combine scraps to cut more.

Step 7: Brush and Bake
Brush tops with heavy cream or melted butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.

Step 8: Serve Warm
Brush hot biscuits with melted butter if desired. Serve warm with honey, jam, or gravy.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare the dough in advance and freeze unbaked biscuits. Bake straight from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to the baking time.
Use grated frozen butter for even distribution and extra flaky layers.
Serve with sausage gravy or your favorite jam for an indulgent treat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 230
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg