Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (14g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, cold
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and use your fingers to work them into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cold buttermilk until a dough just forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead a few times. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Golden brown crust
- Fluffy and buttery interior
- Buttermilk tang
- Pairs well with gravy, honey, or butter
User Comments:
- "These biscuits were so fluffy and delicious! I loved the buttermilk flavor."
- "Perfect biscuits for a lazy Sunday brunch. They were so easy to make and turned out perfect."
- "I've tried many biscuit recipes, but this one is by far my favorite."
- "Be careful not to overmix the dough. It's best to work quickly and gently."
- "If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk."
