Author: Ab sefTotal Time: 30 minYield: Makes approximately 8 biscuits
Description
This recipe offers a delightful baking experience, combining simplicity with flavor. These biscuits, with their flaky layers and buttery goodness, evoke images of leisurely Southern breakfasts and cozy family gatherings. They are ideal for lazy Sunday mornings and impromptu dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk
Melted butter for brushing (optional)
Garlic herb seasoning (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add the chilled, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick, folding the dough over itself to create layers.
Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, close together.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired.
