Golden Buttermilk Biscuits
Enjoy these flaky, golden-brown buttermilk biscuits, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal. Easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Parchment paper
- Pastry Blender
Ingredients
- 113.00 gramsCold Unsalted Butter(Cut into cubes)
- 425.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's sifted)
- 100.00 gramsGranulated Sugar(Adds sweetness)
- 15.00 gramsBaking Powder(For leavening)
- 10.00 gramsKosher Salt(For seasoning)
- 300.00 gramsCold Buttermilk(Use cold for best results)
- 20.00 gramsMelted Butter(For brushing)
- 5.00 gramsFlaky Sea Salt(For sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Grate cold butter and freeze for at least 10 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cut in the frozen butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Gradually add buttermilk, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Fold the dough in half, then roll out again into a rectangle. Repeat this folding and rolling process 4 more times.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Fold the dough in half one last time and roll out to a 1.5-inch thick square.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cut the dough into 9 squares and place them on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Estimated time: 30 minutes