Best 8 Light And Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Recipes

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Buttermilk biscuits are a classic Southern comfort food, known for their light, fluffy texture and slightly tangy flavor. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be served with a variety of toppings, such as butter, jam, honey, or sausage gravy. This article provides three recipes for buttermilk biscuits, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is for a classic buttermilk biscuit, made with simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and buttermilk. The second recipe is for a cheddar cheese biscuit, which adds a sharp, cheesy flavor to the classic biscuit. The third recipe is for a bacon and chive biscuit, which adds a smoky, savory flavor to the biscuit. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. Whether you're a biscuit novice or a seasoned pro, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Bread

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all purpose flour
5 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter ( or vegetable shortening)
1 - 1 1/4 cup cold buttermilk
melted butter or heavy cream to brush the tops

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cube the butter or shortening then cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or pulse in a food processor. Cut until it becomes crumbly and resembles peas.
  • Mix in 1 cup cold buttermilk, just until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened. Add up to 1/4 cup additional buttermilk, if needed. The dough shouldn't be overly wet but, slightly sticky.
  • Roll or pat out on a lightly floured surface about 3/4-1 inch thick. Cut into rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Do not twist the dough with the cutter. Cut the dough, then lift the cookie cutter up. Re-roll any scraps and repeat.
  • Place biscuits 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter or heavy cream.
  • Bake biscuits at 450°F for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden and puffed.
  • Brush with melted butter after removing from the oven. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 254 kcal

THE BEST BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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The best recipe for extra tall, flaky and fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits. They taste amazing on their own or piled high with gravy, butter, or jam!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths

Categories     Side

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold or frozen butter
1 large egg
1 cup cold buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together to combine well.
  • Use a cheese grater to grate the butter into the flour mixture. Then use a pastry cutter or a fork to combine the butter and flour mixture well (you can use a fork for the whole process but using a cheese grater first works super well - I recommend it). The goal is to have pea-sized pieces of butter mixed into your flour mixture.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg and buttermilk. Use a fork to whisk the two together and slowly bring in the flour mixture.
  • Stir until the biscuits just come together, taking care not to over mix.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and finish combining by lightly kneading the dough together.
  • Roll the dough into a 2-inch-thick slab. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out as many biscuits as you can and place them on the prepared sheet, 1 inch apart.
  • Re-roll the dough and cut more biscuits until you have used all of the dough, adding a bit of flour to your work surface and rolling pin as needed. You should end up with 9-12 biscuits.
  • Bake the biscuits for 15-18 minutes until the tops are very golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Sugar 3.2 g, Sodium 252.8 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, Cholesterol 66 mg

ANGEL BISCUITS



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Ultra light and fluffy, these yeast biscuits may be the softest and fluffiest butter biscuits you will ever bite into!

Provided by Kara

Categories     Bread: Quick Breads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp instant yeast
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 cup warm water
5 cups all purpose flour
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup very cold salted butter
2 cups fresh buttermilk

Steps:

  • Combine yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, and warm water in a small bowl. Set aside for about 10 minutes or till bubbly.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Grate or cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk just until ingredients hold together.
  • Roll or pat dough to 1" thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out with a circle cookie cutter or the top of a glass.
  • Let biscuits sit while the oven preheats.
  • Place on cookie sheets and bake at 425° for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter.To freeze: After cutting biscuits into circles, place 1/2" inch apart on cookie sheets and freeze. After frozen place in heavy duty ziplock bags. Store for up to 2 months.To bake frozen biscuits, thaw completely on lightly greased cookie sheets, then bake at 425° for about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 287 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

LIGHT AND FLUFFY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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

Provided by YungB

Categories     Breads

Time 27m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled plus 1/2 stick, melted
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt into a bowl.
  • Cut in the 1 stick of chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add buttermilk all at once and stir just until dough clings together.
  • Gently knead dough about 10-12 times on a floured surface.
  • Pat dough out to 1/2 inch think.
  • Cut dough with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter or a glass.
  • Dredge buiscuits in the 1/2 stick melted butter.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.2, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 709.4, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.2

FEATHER LIGHT BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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These are the only biscuits my family will eat. Mile high, light, fluffy and moist, this recipe is the only one you will ever need. Just the right balance of fluffy, white center and a buttery golden bottom. We love them smothered in butter, honey or jam, right out of the oven. The ingredients in most biscuit recipes are pretty...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
6 Tbsp very cold butter
3/4 c cold buttermilk (plus a little more to achieve proper consistency)
1 pinch baking soda (add to buttermilk)

Steps:

  • 1. Blend flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl vigorously with a whisk. Cut butter into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter leaving pieces of butter about the size of large peas.
  • 2. Put the bowl containing the flour and butter combo in the freezer for 15 minutes. *IMPORTANT* Please don't skip this step.
  • 3. Pour buttermilk into a measuring cup. Add a large pinch of baking soda to the buttermilk.
  • 4. After 15 minutes, take the bowl from the freezer and add 3/4 cup buttermilk. Stir just until it is mixed. Don't over-mix. Add additional buttermilk a little at a time until a stiff but sticky dough just forms. Over mixing will make them tough and dense. Leave the dough a little stickier than you think because you will be adding more flour on the counter.
  • 5. Flour your counter and hands. Take dough from bowl, place on counter and fold in half, very gently, 6-8 times, no more. Be extra careful not to handle the dough very much. The dough will be rough looking, not smooth like bread dough. This is what you want.
  • 6. Flatten dough gently with hands to about 1 to 1 1/2 inches high. I use a small glass, 2 1/2" in diameter. Push straight down once. Do not twist or edges will seal and they will not rise when baked. Extra dough can be patted gently back together once or twice and re-cut. *Never use a rolling pin. This is the best way to get "hockey pucks" instead of light, feathery biscuits! lol
  • 7. Place on parchment lined shiny cookie sheet with sides gently touching forming a square, 3 across, 3 down.
  • 8. Brush tops with milk and place on top of stove while oven is preheating. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. When preheated, bake for 11-18 minutes or until golden. Watch closely. Don't over bake. Brush lightly with melted butter when done.

FLUFFY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Ever in search of biscuits that actually rise, I tried this recipe and they DID, indeed, rise! HINT: Do not twist the biscuit cutter, just punch through the dough. Twisting "seals" the edges and the biscuit doesn't rise as well. The secret to this recipe, according to the author, is the type of flour. The lower the protein content, the higher the biscuit will rise. "Southern" flours such as White Lily, are recommended. Since Southern flours aren't always available, she came up with this preparation.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 biscuits, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cut into small chunks
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Prepare ingredients: Cut butter into small chunks, place in a bowl and return to fridge. Measure out buttermilk and set aside. Sprinkle flour on a work surface and have extra flour nearby for your hands and biscuit cutter. Have biscuit cutter and an ungreased baking sheet handy.
  • Mix dough: In a medium-large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt until very well blended. Add butter and cut into flour using a pastry blender, two knives or your fingertips, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in buttermilk and stir lightly until dough comes together in a ball.
  • Knead dough and cut biscuits: Dump dough mixture out onto floured work surface. With floured hands, lightly knead dough a few times until it is fairly well blended. Pat out into a circle, 3/4 - 1 inch thick. Dip cutter into flour and cut biscuits without twisting the cutter. Form the dough scraps into an extra biscuit-like shape instead of re-rolling the dough. Place cut biscuits together on the baking sheet so that the sides are touching. Brush tops with melted butter, if desired.
  • Bake biscuits: place baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 500 degree oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove biscuits to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 245, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.5

WHITE LILY® LIGHT AND FLUFFY BISCUITS



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These light and versatile biscuits come together so easily and are ready to eat in no time.

Provided by White Lily

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     White Lily®

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups White Lily® Enriched Bleached Self-Rising Flour or White Lily® Enriched Unbleached Self-Rising Flour
¼ cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
¾ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Place flour in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbs are the size of peas. Add buttermilk, stirring with fork just until flour is moistened.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead gently 5 to 6 times, just until a smooth dough is formed. Roll dough into a 7-inch circle that is 3/4- to 1-inch thick. Cut out 7 to 8 biscuits using a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter. Place on baking sheet, about 1-inch apart. (For softer biscuits, arrange so that edges almost touch.) Shape dough scraps into a ball. Pat out until 3/4-inch thick. Cut out additional biscuits.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Brush with butter, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

LIGHT AND FLUFFY BISCUITS



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If you like biscuits, I am sure you will like this one. I can't tell you how many batches I baked to come up with this recipe. I wanted to make a light, fluffy biscuit that didn't choke you on the way down and I finally achieved my goal. They are great with gravy.

Provided by skeptic777

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 24 24 BISCUITS, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1 cup butter flavor shortening
2 eggs
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. in your mixer bowl, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • beat eggs and milk with fork and mix with dry ingredients.
  • mix lightly then turn onto a well floured surface. the dough will be moist so you will have to spinkle with a little flour. knead 20 times.
  • roll to 3/4 in thick. cut with biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheet so they are touching each other. brush top with butter or margarin.
  • bake in 450 degree preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
  • remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes then place on cooling rack.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter and buttermilk. This will help to create flaky, tender biscuits.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscuits tough.
  • Let the dough rest for at least 15 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the gluten to relax and make the biscuits more tender.
  • Cut the biscuits with a sharp knife or biscuit cutter. This will help to create clean edges and prevent the biscuits from sticking together.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven. This will help to create a golden brown crust and fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk biscuits are a delicious and versatile Southern staple. They can be served with breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can be used to make sandwiches, sliders, and even bread pudding. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these light and fluffy biscuits right at home.

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