Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits (Easy!)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 biscuits

  • Calories

    253 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits (Easy!)

Nothing comes close to simple joy of flaky Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits with fluffy, buttery layers and plenty of honey, sausage gravy, or jam to go with them! These easy, from-scratch biscuits are the best way to start out a weekend!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter very cold or even frozen, salted
  • 1 cup buttermilk + more for brushing on top of the biscuits, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. Grate the butter on the large holes of a box grater and add to the flour mixture. Mix the butter into the flour with a fork. This can also be done by adding cold cubed butter in a food processor or using a pastry cutter, pulsing or cutting the butter in until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the buttermilk and stir just until the flour is moistened and very shaggy looking.
  4. Turn the biscuit dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to press it into a rough rectangle shape. Fold one side of the dough into the center, then the other side, like folding a letter to go into an envelope. Gently press flat again, then repeat the folding process one more time, patting or rolling out the dough with a rolling pin to about 3/4- to 1-inch thickness.
  5. Cut out biscuits using a sharp, floured round cutter about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Press straight down and lift up to cut - do not twist the cutter. Transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet and reroll and cut out any remaining scraps of dough. Brush the biscuits with a little additional buttermilk for crispy edges on top, if desired.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown on top.

Notes

  • Buttermilk substitute: If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a 1 cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the way with whole milk and stir to combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then use in place of regular buttermilk.
  • Freezing instructions: Leftover biscuits can be frozen for 3-4 months. Just thaw in the fridge overnight and rewarm in the morning before enjoying. Or you can make the dough and freeze it for 3-4 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cut out and bake as directed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 624mg (26%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 404IU (8%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 404IU 8%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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