OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits image

the amount of buttermilk that is added depends on the brand of flour used and the weather (high humidity requires less). in short, always start with the minimum about, then add more as needed.

Provided by hubert cumberdale

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 2 1/2-inch biscuits, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
  • sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl. cut the butter into the mix using a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mix resembles coarse meal.
  • add 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk and mix lightly just until the dough begins to stick together (do not overmix). add up to 4 tbsp more buttermilk, 1 tbsp at a time, if the dough is dry.
  • turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press together lightly just until the dough forms a ball (do not overwork).
  • roll or pat the dough out to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with floured biscuit cutter or upside down glass.
  • place biscuits onto baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts :

Alejandro Carrillo
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I made these biscuits for a potluck dinner, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! I'll definitely be making them again.


FR Foysal
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I'm a huge fan of buttermilk biscuits, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The biscuits are always light and fluffy, and they have a delicious buttery flavor.


Justin Guarino
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These biscuits are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love serving them with eggs and bacon for breakfast.


Evans Lolome
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I've tried this recipe a few times, and I've never been able to get the biscuits to brown properly. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Fake Love
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These biscuits were a little too dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more milk next time.


Sesar Sendoya
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I'm not a fan of buttermilk, but I still enjoyed these biscuits. They were light and fluffy, and they had a nice buttery flavor.


Pawan Yadav
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I love the way these biscuits taste with a little bit of honey butter. They're the perfect comfort food.


Allen Austin
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These biscuits are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch menu. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Urmi Aktar
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I made these biscuits for a potluck dinner, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! I'll definitely be making them again.


Karungi Yvone
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I'm a huge fan of buttermilk biscuits, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The biscuits are always light and fluffy, and they have a delicious buttery flavor.


Kisekka Dube
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These biscuits are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love serving them with gravy and sausage.


Rasheed Hashmi
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I've tried this recipe a few times, and I've never been able to get the biscuits to rise properly. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


SomRaj Tamang
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These biscuits were a little dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more butter next time. Otherwise, they were still pretty good.


Maria Phillips
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I'm not a huge fan of buttermilk, but these biscuits were still delicious. The buttermilk gave them a subtle tang that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sheraz Khalid
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These biscuits are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and fluffy, and they just melt in your mouth. I love serving them with butter and honey.


Billy Morrill
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients, and it's so easy to follow. The biscuits are always delicious, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Romio Raj
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I've been making these biscuits for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.


Divine Nwaobosi
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These biscuits were a hit with my family! They were so light and fluffy, and the buttermilk gave them a delicious tang. I'll definitely be making these again.