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There’s something undeniably comforting about homemade buttermilk biscuits. With their golden crust and soft, fluffy layers, they’re a timeless classic that never fails to impress. Whether you’re serving them at breakfast with eggs and bacon, or alongside a hearty dinner, these biscuits are the perfect companion. The best part? They’re incredibly simple to make with just a few key ingredients and a bit of cold butter magic. Get ready to experience the warm, buttery goodness that’s sure to become a favorite at your table!

Why You’re Going to Love These Buttermilk Biscuits

  • Tender and Flaky: These biscuits have that melt-in-your-mouth texture with buttery layers that pull apart effortlessly.
  • Simple Ingredients: No need for complicated ingredients—just pantry staples like flour, butter, and buttermilk.
  • Perfect for Any Meal: Whether you’re serving them with breakfast, alongside dinner, or as a savory snack, they’re the perfect versatile treat.
  • Foolproof Recipe: With clear steps and a few simple tips, you’ll achieve perfect biscuits every time, even if you’re new to baking.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
  • Cold buttermilk
  • Frozen unsalted butter
  • Baking powder
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Baking soda

Garnish:

  • Butter
  • Honey

How to Make Buttermilk Biscuits

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F and line a baking tray or dish with butter.
  2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the Butter: Shred frozen butter using a box grater or food processor. Add the shredded butter to the flour mixture and use a fork to cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Incorporate the Buttermilk: Create a well in the center of the mixture, then pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently fold everything together until it forms a shaggy, sticky dough.
  5. Bring the Dough Together: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently bring it together with your hands. Flatten and fold the dough over itself a few times, adding more flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
  6. Cut the Biscuits: Roll the dough to about ½ inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or cup to cut out the biscuits by pressing straight down—don’t twist, or the biscuits won’t rise as well. Continue until you’ve used up all the dough.
  7. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the biscuits on the buttered baking tray so that they’re just slightly touching. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  8. Finish and Serve: Once out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter and serve with honey on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep Everything Cold: To achieve the perfect flaky texture, it’s essential to keep your ingredients cold. Cold butter creates steam when baked, forming those irresistible layers. Shred frozen butter directly into the flour mixture, and don’t overwork the dough—this helps prevent the butter from warming up too quickly. You can even chill the dough again before baking if needed!
  • Storage Instructions: These biscuits are best served fresh out of the oven, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To keep them longer, store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to bring back that fresh-baked texture.
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Buttermilk Biscuits

There’s nothing quite like the irresistible aroma of freshly baked buttermilk biscuits. These tender, flaky, and buttery biscuits are perfect for any meal—from breakfast to dinner. With a simple combination of cold buttermilk and frozen butter, you’ll achieve those signature layers that make every bite heavenly. Serve them warm, slathered in butter and honey, and watch as they disappear from the table in an instant!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: biscuits
Servings: 6 Biscuits
Author: kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 stick frozen unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Garnish

  • Butter
  • Honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Whisk together until fully combined.
  • Using a box grater or food processor, shred the butter into small pieces.
  • Add the shredded butter to the flour mixture. Use a fork to cut the butter into the mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  • Make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk.
  • Gently fold everything together until you get a wet, shaggy dough. It should start to form into a sticky ball.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured working surface and gently bring the dough together.
  • Flatten the dough out and fold it over itself a few times. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  • After folding a couple of times, roll the dough out into an even ½-inch thick sheet.
  • Using a biscuit cutter or a cup with straight edges, push straight down into the dough without twisting. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  • Transfer the biscuits to a butter-lined baking tray or dish. Space them out, but ensure they touch slightly.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  • Once baked, brush with melted butter.
  • Serve immediately with a side of butter and honey. Enjoy!