Ingredients
(Makes 8–10 biscuits)
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice)
2 tablespoons heavy cream or melted butter (for brushing)
Optional Add-Ins:
Shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or any favorite)
Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, chives)
Cooked, crumbled bacon for extra decadence
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure the biscuits don’t stick while baking.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. These dry ingredients form the base of your biscuits and provide the structure and flavor.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter. This step is key to achieving the signature flaky layers in your biscuits.
Step 4: Add the Buttermilk
Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk, stirring gently with a fork or spatula until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix the dough—this will help your biscuits stay light and tender. The dough should be slightly sticky but hold together well.
Step 5: Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Folding the dough will create those beautiful, flaky layers. Fold the dough into thirds (like folding a letter), and then gently pat it out again. Repeat this process 2–3 times for maximum flakiness.
Step 6: Cut and Arrange
Using a round biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Press the cutter straight down into the dough without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, placing them close together for soft sides.
Gather any leftover dough scraps, press them gently together, and cut out additional biscuits.
Step 7: Brush and Bake
Brush the tops of the biscuits with heavy cream or melted butter to give them a beautiful golden finish. Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and puffed up.
Step 8: Serve Warm
Once your biscuits are golden and fragrant, remove them from the oven. Brush the tops with more melted butter, if desired, for an extra buttery finish. Serve them warm with honey, jam, or gravy, or just enjoy them as they are.
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