All-American Biscuits Recipe
American · Bread · 30 min total
Fluffy, buttery, and golden, these classic American biscuits are a staple of Southern cooking, perfect for breakfast or as a side for any meal.
15
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
230
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
- Make a well in the center and pour in cold buttermilk. Stir with a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 4-5 times until it comes together. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Use a 2.5-inch round cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Reroll scraps once and cut remaining biscuits.
- Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet, sides touching. Brush tops with extra buttermilk if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Tips
- For extra flaky biscuits, freeze the butter and grate it into the flour.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Warm leftover biscuits in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving.
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