FEATHER LIGHT BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
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...
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Categories Other Breads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
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Khan Shah Sii
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too greasy for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try using a different oil next time.
Philip Luzier
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too bland for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try adding some herbs or spices next time.
Emmanuel Chijioke.obizue
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try using a different sugar next time.
Wendy Nomadlozi
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try using a different butter next time.
Limon lslom
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try using a different baking powder next time.
Noloyiso Khalani
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscuits didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Bryson Connary
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit too dense for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try using a different flour next time.
Santosh Neupane
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Hhh Yg k
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttermilk, but I really enjoyed these biscuits. The buttermilk flavor was subtle, and the biscuits were so light and fluffy.
George Kogo
[email protected]I'm a Southern girl, and I know my biscuits. These biscuits were as good as any I've ever had. They were light, fluffy, and had a perfect buttery flavor.
Hamoudi Muslmani
[email protected]These biscuits were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and they made my kitchen smell amazing.
Safia Kalapata
[email protected]I've been looking for a good buttermilk biscuit recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper. The biscuits were so light and fluffy, and they had a perfect golden brown crust.
Rita Ruben
[email protected]I made these biscuits for my family and they were a huge success. My kids loved them! They said they were the best biscuits they've ever had.
xin yor
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these biscuits were so easy to make. I was really impressed with the results. They were delicious!
Abdullah Zewdu
[email protected]These biscuits were a hit at my brunch party. Everyone loved them! They were so light and fluffy, and the perfect accompaniment to my sausage gravy.
FIXED HINT
[email protected]I was skeptical about using buttermilk in biscuits, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The biscuits were amazing! They were so tender and flavorful.
sahin Khan
[email protected]I've tried many biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
one in all
[email protected]These biscuits were absolutely delicious! They were so light and fluffy, and the buttermilk flavor really came through. I'll definitely be making these again.