Claire Makes the Flakiest Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (fine grain)
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking Powder (double-acting)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (adds color and slight sweetness; optional)
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into 1‑2‑inch cubes)
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda (reacts with acidic buttermilk)
• 1.25 cups Buttermilk (chilled)
• 2 tablespoons Melted Butter (for brushing tops before and after bake)
• to taste Honey (optional serving accompaniment)

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl measure 3.5 cups all‑purpose flour, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2.5 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. Whisk briefly to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT3M

2. Cut in Cold Butter

   Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Pulse the food processor 2‑3 times until the butter pieces are about pea‑size and coat the flour, being careful not to over‑process.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate Buttermilk

   Drizzle 1¼ cups chilled buttermilk over the flour‑butter mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix until the dough forms shaggy, baggy pieces that just hold together.

   Time: PT3M

4. Knead Lightly

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3‑4 gentle folds (about 5–6 seconds total) just to bring it together. Do not over‑work.

   Time: PT2M

5. Shape the Dough

   Pat the dough into a 1‑inch‑thick square, then use a bench scraper to cut it into four equal quadrants. Flatten each quadrant back into a 1‑inch‑thick rectangle.

   Time: PT2M

6. Cut Biscuits

   Using the bench scraper, cut the rectangle into equal squares (or rectangles) about 2‑inch wide.

   Time: PT1M

7. Prepare for Baking

   Place the biscuits on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing them a little apart. Brush the tops generously with melted butter.

   Time: PT1M

8. Chill Biscuits

   Transfer the sheet to the freezer and let the biscuits sit for 10 minutes to firm the butter before baking.

   Time: PT10M

9. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the chilled biscuits for 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are deep golden brown and the tops are light golden.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

10. Finish and Serve

    Remove from oven, brush with a little more melted butter, and serve warm with honey if desired.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g