HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE BISCUITS

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted if desired)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar)
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (double-acting)
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda (ensure fresh for best rise)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into small pieces and frozen 30‑60 min before use)
• 1 cup Buttermilk (cold; can substitute with milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted, for brushing finished biscuits)

Instructions

1. Chill the Butter

   Place the 6 tbsp of unsalted butter in the freezer for 30‑60 minutes until very cold.

   Time: PT30M

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp baking soda until evenly combined.

   Time: PT5M

3. Shred the Cold Butter

   Using a box grater, shred the chilled butter into small pieces.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cut Butter into Dry Mix

   Add the shredded butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter to cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Time: PT3M

5. Add Buttermilk

   Pour 1 cup cold buttermilk over the crumb mixture and stir with a spatula just until the dough comes together.

   Time: PT2M

6. Fold and Knead the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat, fold in half, rotate 90°, and repeat 4‑6 times.

   Time: PT5M

7. Pat to Thickness

   Pat the dough to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.

   Time: PT2M

8. Cut Biscuits

   Press the 2‑inch biscuit cutter straight down into the dough without twisting; re‑roll scraps and cut remaining biscuits.

   Time: PT5M

9. Arrange on Baking Sheet

   Place biscuits on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.

   Time: PT2M

10. Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 425°F

11. Bake Biscuits

    Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 425°F

12. Brush with Butter

    Immediately brush the hot biscuits with the melted butter.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g