CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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Recipe by: Chef John "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 MelRose

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Time 35m

Yield 6 biscuits, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled in freezer and cut into thin slices
3/4 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 285.5, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 601.1, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.6

Anthony vega
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These biscuits are the perfect addition to my breakfast routine. They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


Mb sojid
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These biscuits are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I always have some buttermilk on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Subika Nihure
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow, and the biscuits turn out perfectly every time.


The_true_nderue daved_q
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These biscuits are the best I've ever had. They're so fluffy and buttery, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shiv Naryan
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. These biscuits are amazing! They're so easy to make, and they taste like they came from a bakery.


Kal Man
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I'm not usually a big fan of buttermilk biscuits, but these were really good. They were light and fluffy, and they had a great flavor.


Leslie
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These biscuits are so good, I could eat them every day! They're the perfect comfort food, and they always make me feel happy.


Jose Piedrahita
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I've made these biscuits several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of fluffy and dense, and they have a delicious buttery flavor.


Ijaz Lund
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These biscuits are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I often make a batch on the weekend and then freeze them. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal during the week.


holy boy
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I love that this recipe uses buttermilk. It gives the biscuits a really nice tangy flavor. I also like that the recipe is so simple and easy to follow.


Emily Fairbairn
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These biscuits are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. They're so versatile, you can serve them with anything from eggs and bacon to fruit and yogurt.


RAKEL STUBBS
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I made these biscuits for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The biscuits were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly.


Ryno Verster
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I've tried many buttermilk biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are so light and airy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Hori Pohoiwi
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These biscuits were absolutely delicious! They were so fluffy and buttery, and the buttermilk flavor really came through. I will definitely be making these again.