These light and tender biscuits, typically served warm from the oven, embody the spirit of Southern comfort food. Distinctively flaky and buttery, they can elevate any meal, from a casual breakfast to a festive brunch.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork until just combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then pat it down again. Repeat this process 2-3 times.
Using a floured biscuit cutter (or a drinking glass), cut out biscuits from the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.
