These homemade biscuits bake up tall, golden, and beautifully flaky, with crisp edges and a soft, buttery center. They are simple to prepare and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side dish with dinner.
The secret to getting those irresistible flaky layers is to use very cold butter and buttermilk and to handle the dough as little as possible. Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, jam, or your favorite savory meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- Extra buttermilk for brushing the tops
- Melted butter for serving, optional
Directions
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