Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted if possible)
• 4 teaspoons Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 2 cups Buttermilk (cold)
• 1 tablespoon Milk (for brushing tops (optional))
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (sprinkled on tops (optional))

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cut in Butter

   Add the cold butter cubes to the food processor with about half of the flour mixture. Pulse 5‑6 times until the butter is broken into pea‑size pieces that coat the flour.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Remaining Flour and Buttermilk

   Transfer the butter‑flour mixture back to the bowl, add the remaining flour, then pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together; it will look slightly shaggy.

   Time: PT3M

4. Pat Dough to Thickness

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1¼‑inch thick rectangle using your hands or a rolling pin.

   Time: PT4M

5. Cut Biscuits

   Using a 2.5‑inch biscuit cutter, press straight down into the dough and lift the cutter to release each biscuit. Gather scraps, pat again, and cut more biscuits until all dough is used.

   Time: PT3M

6. Prepare for Baking

   Place the biscuits on a baking sheet, spacing them about ½ inch apart. If desired, brush the tops with a tablespoon of milk and sprinkle with a teaspoon of sugar for a slightly sweet crust.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake Biscuits

   Bake in a pre‑heated 375°F oven for 18‑20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the biscuits have risen.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Cool and Serve

   Remove the biscuits from the oven, let them cool on a rack for 2 minutes, then serve warm with butter, jam, or cranberry butter.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

24g

Fat

11g

Fiber

1g