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Buttermilk Biscuits That Melt in Your Mouth

Mar 19, 2025 | Rita

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Buttermilk Biscuits That Melt in Your Mouth

If there’s one thing every Southern kitchen needs, it’s a tried-and-true buttermilk biscuit recipe. Light, flaky, buttery—these biscuits are the kind that practically dissolve on your tongue, making them perfect for slathering with honey, smothering in gravy, or eating straight out of the oven with a big ol’ slab of butter.

The Secret to Perfect Biscuits

Making biscuits from scratch might seem intimidating, but once you learn a few tricks, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for store-bought. Here’s what makes a biscuit truly melt in your mouth:

  1. Cold Butter is Key – The secret to flaky layers? Keeping your butter ice cold. Some folks even freeze it and grate it into the flour.
  2. Don’t Overwork the Dough – The less you handle the dough, the softer your biscuits will be. Mix until just combined, and then let them be.
  3. Buttermilk is Magic – Buttermilk adds that classic Southern tang and helps create the tender, pillowy texture we all love.
  4. High Heat for a Golden Top – A hot oven ensures tall, golden biscuits with crispy edges and soft, fluffy centers.

A Southern Staple for Any Occasion

Biscuits aren’t just for breakfast (though they do make mornings better). Serve them with fried chicken, use them for mini sandwiches, or pile them high with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for an easy dessert. However you enjoy them, one thing is certain: there’s nothing quite like a homemade biscuit.

These biscuits are pure Southern comfort—soft, buttery, and downright irresistible. So whip up a batch, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, and enjoy the simple joy of homemade biscuits.

Because let’s be real—life’s just better with biscuits.

Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, very cold (or frozen), cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in the butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add buttermilk. Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. The dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.
  • Shape the dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about ¾-inch thick. Fold it over itself and pat it out again (this helps create layers). Repeat 3-4 times.
  • Cut out biscuits. Use a biscuit cutter (or a floured glass) to cut out biscuits. Place them close together on the baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
  • Brush with buttermilk for a golden top.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
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  1. Donna says

    March 19, 2025 at 9:39 am

    Yum! Buttermilk biscuits are one of those super versatile foods that goes with almost everything. They are definitely a staple in Southern households!

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  2. Rita Wray says

    March 19, 2025 at 10:52 am

    Thank you for the recipe. I love biscuits.

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  3. Nina Lewis says

    March 19, 2025 at 1:22 pm

    Yummy! I love biscuits! Thank you so much for the recipe. I will try it this Friday! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Barrie says

    March 19, 2025 at 4:51 pm

    I miss a good homemade biscuit! These sound easy and delish!

    Reply
  5. Kim Henrichs says

    March 20, 2025 at 8:29 am

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOkay I need to make these immediately! Good biscuits are such a treasure.

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    March 21, 2025 at 1:05 pm

    I love making scones, but oddly biscuits have intimidated me up to now—I’ll need to try these!

    Reply
  7. LeonieT says

    March 22, 2025 at 9:18 am

    What is the difference between scones and biscuits? They look almost the same and so yummy!

    Reply
  8. Suzie B says

    March 22, 2025 at 10:16 am

    Thank you for the recipe! I do love biscuits!

    Reply
  9. heather says

    March 29, 2025 at 9:51 am

    I have never made these before and they sounds so yummy.

    Reply
  10. Dana says

    March 29, 2025 at 11:48 pm

    The look yummy

    Reply
  11. Barbara Montag says

    March 30, 2025 at 11:59 am

    Yes these look so good, making my mouth water!

    Reply
  12. Antoinette M says

    April 11, 2025 at 11:31 pm

    Yummy biscuits. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply

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