Biscuits
Biscuits are a type of baked bread product that is typically soft, flaky, and buttery. They are especially popular in American cuisine, where they are served as a side dish—often with butter, gravy, or jam.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredientsIn a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in butterAdd the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilkPour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Knead lightlyTurn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat it into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Fold it over itself 2–3 times, then pat it out again to about 1/2–3/4 inch thick.
- Cut biscuitsUse a round cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Gather scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
- BakePlace biscuits on the baking sheet with sides touching for soft biscuits or spaced apart for crispier edges. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warmOptional—brush with melted butter right out of the oven.