Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits
The classic buttermilk biscuit
Equipment
- Food processor
- Large bowl
- Biscuit cutter
- Large bowl
- Parchment paper/Silicone mat
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter cold
- 1¼ cup buttermilk possibly more in a dry area
Instructions
- With a rack in the center of the oven preheat to 425°F
- In a food processor blend the dry ingredients together.3 cups all purpose flour, 1½ tbsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt
- Drop the butter into food processor and pulse until the mixture looks pebbly. You can also use a pastry blender and a mixing bowl.9 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pour the buttermilk over the flour mixture and pulse until everything is just combined. If using a pastry blender, pour the buttermilk over the flour and mix until just combined. If you are in a dryer climate like me you might need some additional butter milk. Add extra a tablespoon at a time. Knead a couple of times to form a loose ball1¼ cup buttermilk
- Sprinkle some flour on the counter and roll the dough to 1 inch thickness. Cut as many biscuits as you can then combine the remains and roll out to the same thickness an additional time. Transfer the biscuits to a sheet and place in the oven.
- Bake for 15-18 min or until the tops are golden brown.
- Transfer them to a basket reserving one for yourself before everyone else gets the rest.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 405IUCalcium: 166mgIron: 2mg
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