Buttermilk biscuits, a staple of Southern cuisine, are delectable pastries known for their flaky layers, tender crumb, and a hint of tanginess. These light and fluffy treats are incredibly versatile, easily paired with savory dishes like fried chicken or gravy, or enjoyed on their own with a slather of butter and jam.
This recipe collection provides a comprehensive guide to crafting buttermilk biscuits from scratch, offering variations to suit different dietary preferences and occasions. The classic buttermilk biscuit recipe yields tender, golden-brown biscuits perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the whole wheat buttermilk biscuit recipe offers a nutritious twist with the addition of whole wheat flour. For vegan and dairy-free individuals, the vegan buttermilk biscuit recipe provides a delicious plant-based option. Additionally, the gluten-free buttermilk biscuit recipe caters to those with gluten sensitivities or allergies.
OUR FAVORITE BUTTERMILK BISCUIT
However you make them, you'll be rewarded with layer upon buttery layer of biscuit perfection.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 50m
Yield Makes 12 to 14 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Grate frozen butter using large holes of a box grater. Toss together grated butter and flour in a medium bowl. Chill 10 minutes.
- Make a well in center of mixture. Add buttermilk, and stir 15 times. Dough will be sticky.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Lightly sprinkle flour over top of dough. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into a ¾-inch-thick rectangle (about 9 x 5 inches). Fold dough in half so short ends meet. Repeat rolling and folding process 4 more times.
- Roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 ½-inch floured round cutter, reshaping scraps and flouring as needed.
- Place dough rounds on a parchment paper-lined jelly-roll pan. Bake at 475°F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter.
CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
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
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
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
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.
THE BEST FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, they ultimately were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties -flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Rub 2 tablespoons of the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until completely absorbed. Work the remaining 8 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until pea-size bits of butter remain. Use a rubber spatula to stir the buttermilk into the flour until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough. (Don't overmix the dough.)
- Lightly flour a cutting board or work surface, turn the dough out onto it and pat into a rectangle. Fold the dough in half and pat again into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Then fold the dough in thirds, as if folding a letter, and pat to an even thickness. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter and put on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the remaining scraps of dough. Pat out and fold the dough into thirds again 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.
BEST BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
This recipe makes fluffy, light, and tasty biscuits.
Provided by Carol Reese Hardbarger
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the mixture and stir in buttermilk until a soft ball forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out to a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle.
- Cut biscuits out with biscuit cutter and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Remove biscuits to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 345.3 mg, Sugar 1 g
QUICK BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Fresh, flaky buttermilk biscuits can be yours in 30 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda into a medium bowl. Work in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in buttermilk with your hands until just combined.
- Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Quickly bring dough together, and pat into a 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut out 12 rounds with a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter, gathering and patting out scraps as necessary.
- Arrange rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Tips:
- To achieve light and fluffy biscuits, avoid overworking the dough.
- Use cold butter and buttermilk for a flakier texture.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To freeze the biscuits, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Then transfer them to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months. To bake, preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the frozen biscuits for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For chewier biscuits, use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising flour.
- For a cheesy twist, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the dough.
- For a savory twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped cooked bacon to the dough.
- For a sweet twist, add 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough.
Conclusion:
These quick buttermilk biscuits are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They can be served as a side dish, a breakfast item, or a snack. They are also perfect for sandwiches and sliders. With a few simple tips, you can easily make perfect buttermilk biscuits at home.
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