Best 11 Buttermilk Biscuits Food Processor Recipes

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Buttermilk biscuits are a Southern staple, and for good reason. They're fluffy, tender, and have a slightly tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with butter, honey, or jam. This collection of buttermilk biscuit recipes has something for everyone, from classic drop biscuits to flaky layered biscuits to cheesy herb biscuits. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you'll find a recipe here that you'll love.

The classic buttermilk biscuit recipe is a great place to start. This recipe uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it comes together quickly and easily. The drop biscuit variation is even easier, and it's perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. If you're looking for something a little more special, try the flaky layered biscuits. These biscuits are made with a laminated dough, which gives them a light and airy texture. And if you're a fan of cheese and herbs, you'll love the cheesy herb biscuits. These biscuits are made with a cheddar cheese and herb dough, and they're perfect for serving at a brunch or party.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious buttermilk biscuits. They're the perfect addition to any meal, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Keep this classic recipe for fluffy biscuits: You'll use it over and over.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield about 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more, for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, sliced
3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more, for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Rub 2 tablespoons of the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until completely absorbed. Work the remaining 5 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until pea-sized bits of butter remain. Use a rubber spatula to stir the buttermilk into the flour until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough.
  • Dust a cutting board or work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Pat the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough in thirds, like a letter, and then pat into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut biscuits out using a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter and put on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the remaining scraps of dough and cut out more biscuits. Brush the biscuit tops with buttermilk.
  • Bake until the tops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on the pan at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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This deceptively simple recipe can come out a million different ways with some very minor variations on the ingredients and amounts. This one's my favorite - flaky, but not dry; chewy, but not tough; crisp in just the right spots.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled in freezer and cut into thin slices
¾ cup cold buttermilk
2 tablespoons buttermilk for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 5 minutes.
  • Make a well in the center of butter and flour mixture. Pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk; stir until just combined.
  • Turn dough onto a floured work surface, pat together into a rectangle.
  • Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, and flatten back into a rectangle. Repeat twice more, folding and pressing dough a total of three times.
  • Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut out 12 biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter.
  • Transfer biscuits to the prepared baking sheet. Press an indent into the top of each biscuit with your thumb.
  • Brush the tops of biscuits with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 321.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS - FOOD PROCESSOR



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These are so simple to make in the food processor. Using a food processor makes for a more tender biscuit, because you aren't handling the dough as much. A few pulses, and you have biscuit dough. You can make this recipe as you would any other scratch biscuit if you don't have a food processor. Enjoy! My photos

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Biscuits

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the board
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, very cold
1 c buttermilk , maybe a little less

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor.
  • 2. Cut the butter into chunks and cut into the flour until it resembles course meal. If using a food processor, just pulse a few times until this consistency is achieved.
  • 3. Add the buttermilk and mix just until combined. If it appears on the dry side, add a bit more buttermilk. It should be very wet. Turn the dough out onto a floured board.
  • 4. Gently pat the dough out until it's about 1/2" thick. Fold the dough about 5 times, gently press the dough down to a 1 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut into rounds.
  • 5. If you like soft sides, place the biscuits touching each other on a lightly greased cookie sheet. If you like crunchy sides, put them about 1 inch apart these will not rise as high as the biscuits put close together. I brushed the biscuits with milk, and cracked some fresh black pepper on top. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes ( do not over bake )
  • 6. Enjoy with sausage gravy, jam, honey or just a slather of butter.

FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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These biscuits are the perfect balance of buttery, sweet, and savory, resulting in a golden, fluffy addition to any meal. The true mark of perfect biscuits is the many layers, which involves multiple rounds of rolling and folding. When you taste these biscuits, you'll agree they're worth the effort.

Provided by Nancy Silverton

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, 8 ounces, chilled if using a standing mixer; frozen if using a food processor
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Melted unsalted butter, for brushing on the biscuits
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling, preferred brand Maldon

Steps:

  • Chill all the ingredients (except for the buttermilk) and all the equipment in the freezer, including the blade and bowl of the food processor. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and butter in the bowl of the food processor. Pulse the mixture until it is the texture of fine meal.
  • Transfer the flour mixture to a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center, pour the buttermilk into the well, and mix by hand until the dough comes together.
  • Turn the dough onto a clean work surface, dust with flour, and roll it into a ½-inch thick rectangle, applying even pressure and squaring off the edges. Laminate the dough by folding it into thirds, like a letter, and dust with flour; then roll the dough into a ½-inch thick rectangle again. Repeat this procedure a total of seven times, dusting with flour as necessary.
  • Use the dough scraper to cut the dough into 2x2-inch squares; discard the excess dough. Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet close together, with about ¼-inch or less between them, so they'll touch gently when they bake. Chill the cut biscuits for an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle them with the sea salt. Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven and serve warm.

EASY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS FROM SCRATCH (FOOD PROCESSOR)



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Worry about over-mixing? No problem using my food processor method. These biscuits are light and fluffy. I hate to say anything is the 'best ever', but these are pretty close!!

Provided by Paula

Categories     bread     Breakfast     breakfast or side     Side Dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 3

⅓ cup cold butter (cut into pieces)
2 cups self-rising flour
¾ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Add flour and butter to a food processor. Pulse until combined and crumbly.
  • Add buttermilk and pulse until buttermilk is incorporated into the flour mixture. Do not over mix.
  • Pour out onto a lightly floured surface; Pat dough to ½-inch thickness and fold the dough over on itself. Repeat two more times. Cut into biscuits and place on a greased pan.
  • Bake at 425°F for 11 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 92 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GO-TO BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Every recipe box needs a simple go-to biscuit. These are light, buttery and ready in no time.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 16 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and frozen
1 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Pulse the flour in a food processor with the baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Add the butter and pulse until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Add the buttermilk and pulse a couple of times until the dough just comes together but is not fully incorporated.
  • Turn out on to a floured surface and pat into a thick 8-by-8 inch square. Cut into sixteen 2-inch square biscuits. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet, brush with buttermilk and bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 56m

Yield 9 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, plus 1 tablespoon
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for work surface
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided
2 tablespoons shortening, cold
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Cut 1/2 cup of the butter into 1/2-inch pieces and refrigerate it along with the shortening. In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with the steel blade, pulse together the cake flour, 3/4 cup of the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the butter and shortening and pulse to combine, until small crumbles are present. 6 to 8 times, or Add the buttermilk and pulse until a dough ball forms, about 5 to 6 times.
  • Dust a dry work surface with flour and have the remaining 1 cup ready for kneading. Turn the dough out onto the floured work surface. With floured hands, gently press the dough out into an 11 by 8-inch rectangle, about 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, dust lightly with flour and gently fold it over in thirds, like a letter. Roll or press out to a 6 by 6-inch rectangle again about 2 inches thick. Cut the dough into 9 squares (2 by 2 inches each) with a pizza cutter. Transfer the biscuits to a silicone mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet about 1/2-inch apart. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Melt the remaining tablespoon butter and brush tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt.
  • Place baking sheet in the middle of the oven and immediately turn oven down to 450 degrees F. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove biscuits to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes.

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Make and share this Buttermilk Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tsmith70

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 biscuits, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups unbleached self rising flour (White Lily is the best.)
1 cup whole buttermilk
1/4 cup lard (cold)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Put flour, lard, sugar, salt, baking soda in a food processor and mix until it resembles coarse meal (usually, just a few quick pulses with the food processor will do).
  • If you don't have a food processor use a fork and cut lard into ingredients until it's blended thoroughly.
  • Then put flour in a mixing bowl and add buttermilk.
  • Mix just until ingredients are blended.
  • Don't overmix or handle dough very much or your biscuits will be tough.
  • Pour dough on a floured surface and GENTLY pat down until it's about 3/4" thick.
  • You'll have to flour your hands to pat it down so it won't stick to you.
  • Then use a biscuit cutter to cut biscuits out and place in a buttered cast iron skillet or baking pan.
  • Use your index finger to place a slight indention in the center of each biscuit.
  • This prevents the center from rising faster than the edges.
  • Coat tops of biscuits with melted butter or margarine and bake at 425 degrees for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 1631.7, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 7

ALL-PURPOSE BISCUITS



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Biscuits are what take us into the kitchen today to cook: fat, flaky mounds of quick bread, golden brown, with a significant crumb. Composed of flour, baking powder, fat and a liquid, then baked in a hot oven, they are an excellent sop for sorghum syrup, molasses or honey. They are marvelous layered with country ham or smothered in white sausage gravy, with eggs, with grits. Biscuits are easy to make. (A food processor makes easy work of this recipe. If you're looking to buy one, check out this guide from our colleagues at The Sweethome.)

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     breakfast, quick, weekday, breads, side dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 scant tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, preferably European style
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large mixing bowl. Transfer to a food processor. Cut butter into pats and add to flour, then pulse 5 or 6 times until the mixture resembles rough crumbs. (Alternatively, cut butter into flour in the mixing bowl using a fork or a pastry cutter.) Return dough to bowl, add milk and stir with a fork until it forms a rough ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and pat it down into a rough rectangle, about an inch thick. Fold it over and gently pat it down again. Repeat. Cover the dough loosely with a kitchen towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
  • Gently pat out the dough some more, so that the rectangle is roughly 10 inches by 6 inches. Cut dough into biscuits using a floured glass or biscuit cutter. Do not twist cutter when cutting; this crimps the edges of the biscuit and impedes its rise.
  • Place biscuits on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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These buttermilk biscuits are authentic. This recipe came from my great-great-grandmother, and was handed down to all the women in my family, and we are all Southern. I am the first one to commit the sin of using a food processor (lol) but I find it works very well. I would put these biscuits up against anyone's - they are perfect in every single way. I hope you all enjoy them.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Breads

Time 22m

Yield 10 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the board (if you can get White Lily flour, your biscuits will be even better)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder (use one without aluminum)
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold
1 cup buttermilk (approx)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Cut the butter into chunks and cut into the flour until it resembles course meal.
  • If using a food processor, just pulse a few times until this consistency is achieved.
  • Add the buttermilk and mix JUST until combined.
  • If it appears on the dry side, add a bit more buttermilk. It should be very wet.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board.
  • Gently, gently PAT (do NOT roll with a rolling pin) the dough out until it's about 1/2" thick. Fold the dough about 5 times, gently press the dough down to a 1 inch thick.
  • Use a round cutter to cut into rounds.
  • You can gently knead the scraps together and make a few more, but they will not be anywhere near as good as the first ones.
  • Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet- if you like soft sides, put them touching each other.
  • If you like"crusty" sides, put them about 1 inch apart- these will not rise as high as the biscuits put close together.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes- the biscuits will be a beautiful light golden brown on top and bottom.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Note: The key to real biscuits is not in the ingredients, but in the handling of the dough.
  • The dough must be handled as little as possible or you will have tough biscuits.
  • I have found that a food processor produces superior biscuits, because the ingredients stay colder and there's less chance of overmixing.
  • You also must pat the dough out with your hands, lightly.
  • Rolling with a rolling pin is a guaranteed way to overstimulate the gluten, resulting in a tougher biscuit.
  • Note 2: You can make these biscuits, cut them, put them on cookie sheets and freeze them for up to a month.
  • When you want fresh biscuits, simply place them frozen on the cookie sheet and bake at 450°F for about 20 minutes.

SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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The recipe for these four-ingredient biscuits has been handed down for many generations. -Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups self-rising flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Pat or lightly roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 11-13 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use very cold butter: This will help create flaky layers in the biscuits.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the biscuits rise evenly.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
  • Brush the biscuits with melted butter before baking: This will help them brown and give them a shiny crust.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk biscuits are a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious biscuits at home. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, buttermilk biscuits are sure to be a hit.

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