Comfort Food

Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits

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Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky, golden-brown buttermilk biscuits served fresh from the oven.

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked biscuits wafting through your kitchen. These Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits are a testament to the timeless charm of Southern cooking, offering a tender and flaky treat that pairs wonderfully with gravy, jams, or simply butter and honey.

“A biscuit is more than just bread; it’s a piece of home.”

Highlights

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 8 biscuits
  • Calories: 180kcal per biscuit

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. Cut in Butter: Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.

  4. Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently with a fork just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix, as this can make biscuits tough.

  5. Shape Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half and press down again to about 1 inch thickness. Repeat the folding process once more.

  6. Cut Biscuits: Using a biscuit cutter or a round glass, cut biscuits from the dough without twisting the cutter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are touching each other to encourage rising.

  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for this recipe, keep in mind that it may vary based on ingredients selected or substituted:

  • Serving: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 180kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fiber: 1g

These Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits are perfect for any meal, bringing warmth and comfort with every bite. Serve them warm from the oven as a delightful start to your day or as an accompaniment to soups and stews. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with your favorite spreads, these biscuits promise a taste of Southern charm in every flaky layer.

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