Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Cold unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) (226g), cut into small cubes
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds, just until it comes together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick circle.
- Use a 3-inch (7.5 cm) biscuit cutter to cut out 8 biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Nutritional Information:
Per biscuit (1 of 8):
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 28g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Fluffy and tender interior
- Buttery and flaky exterior
- Slightly salty and savory flavor
User Comments:
- "These biscuits are amazing! They're so light andfluffy, and the flavor is perfect."
- "I'm not usually a big biscuit fan, but these are delicious. The buttermilk flavor is really rich."
- "I made these for my family and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to start the day."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For best results, use cold butter and buttermilk.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the biscuits tough.
- If you don't have a biscuit cutter, you can simply cut the dough into squares or triangles.
- Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or jam.
