My kids are always requesting these! Thankfully they’re super easy as long as I keep ingredient #2 on hand.

These Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits are the essence of Southern baking: tall, flaky, tender, and incredibly easy to make. The secret to their light texture lies in using cold ingredients and minimal handling.

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:

How To Make Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits:

1. Step 1: Preheat and Prepare (10 minutes): Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Step 2: Whisk the Dry Ingredients (2 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Step 3: Cut in the Butter (5 minutes): Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with some larger, pea-sized pieces remaining.
4. Step 4: Introduce the Buttermilk (2 minutes): Create a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Using a fork or spatula, gently stir the mixture until the dough just starts to come together. The dough will be shaggy and slightly sticky.
5. Step 5: Knead Gently (1-2 minutes): Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times, just until it forms a cohesive ball. Do not over-knead.
6. Step 6: Shape and Cut (5 minutes): Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Use a floured biscuit cutter or sharp knife to cut out rounds or squares of dough. Press straight down with the cutter and avoid twisting.
7. Step 7: Prepare for Baking (2 minutes): Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter or a bit of buttermilk for a golden finish.
8. Step 8: Bake to Perfection (10-12 minutes): Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.

Serving and Storing

• Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with butter and your favorite jams, preserves, or alongside savory dishes like sausage gravy.
• Storing and Reheating: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, bake at 350∘F (175∘C) for about 5 minutes.