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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.
Author: Rita