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Classic Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

Classic Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits prepared dish

These classic fluffy buttermilk biscuits are a delightful addition to any meal. With their tender, flaky texture and rich flavor, they are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Serve them warm with butter or your favorite jam for a comforting treat!

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include buttermilk, baking powder, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
  6. Roll or pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
  7. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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