Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter very cold
- ¼ to ½ cup buttermilk varies depending on how wet or dry the dough is
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. (See instructions in post for using a food processor.)2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- With a pastry cutter, mix in butter until well combined. Flour mixture will resemble a coarse cornmeal.8 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Add buttermilk and using a metal spoon combine well with flour and butter mixture. The dough will look shaggy and be sticky.¼ to ½ cup buttermilk
- Remove dough from bowl and place on a well-floured surface. Pat into a flat rectangle.
- Fold in half on top of itself and pat flat again. Repeat this step 4 to 5 times.
- Shape dough into a rectangular shape about 1/2 inch to an inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter and press down firmly. Do not twist.
- Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet or silicone baking mat.
- Place in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy with your favorite jams, jellies, or honey!
Notes
I've recently added an adjustment to the buttermilk measurement. Depending on the humidity and altitude where you live, the amount of liquid required may vary. Start with the smaller amount and add more as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Serving Size
1 biscuit
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
245
mg
10
%
Potassium
198
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.5
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
362
IU
7
%
Calcium
82
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
