Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- ½ cup (115g) cold butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
Optional
- Melted butter (for brushing)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl:
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar
Step 2: Add Cold Butter
Add cubed cold butter.
Use fingers or a pastry cutter:
- Mix until crumbly (like coarse sand)
Important:
- Small butter pieces = flaky layers
Step 3: Add Buttermilk
Pour cold buttermilk into the mixture.
Mix gently until dough forms.
Do NOT overmix.
Step 4: Shape the Dough
Turn dough onto a floured surface.
Gently pat into a rectangle.
Fold dough over itself 2–3 times:
- This creates layers
Flatten to about 2–3 cm thickness.
Step 5: Cut Biscuits
Use a round cutter or glass.
Press straight down (don’t twist).
Place biscuits on baking tray:
- Slightly touching for soft sides
Step 6: Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Place tray in fridge for 10–15 minutes.
This helps biscuits rise better.
Step 7: Bake
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
Bake for 12–15 minutes:
- Until golden on top
Step 8: Finish
Brush tops with melted butter.
Serve warm.
Texture and Flavor
These biscuits give:
- Flaky layers inside
- Soft and airy texture
- Slightly crispy golden top
- Rich buttery flavor
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
1. Keep Ingredients Cold
Cold butter = flaky layers.
2. Don’t Overmix
Overmixing makes biscuits tough.
3. Fold the Dough
Creates beautiful layers.
4. Bake at High Temperature
Helps biscuits rise quickly.
Variations
1. Cheddar Biscuits
Add shredded cheese.
2. Garlic Biscuits
Add garlic powder and herbs.
3. Sweet Biscuits
Add more sugar and serve with jam.
4. Stuffed Biscuits
Fill with cheese or chocolate.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Butter 🧈
- Honey 🍯
- Jam 🍓
- Gravy
Storage
- Room temperature: 2 days
- Fridge: 4 days
Freezing
- Freeze unbaked biscuits up to 2 months
Reheating
- Oven: best
- Microwave: softer
Common Mistakes
- ❌ Warm butter → no layers
- ❌ Overworking dough → dense biscuits
- ❌ Low oven temp → flat biscuits
- ❌ Twisting cutter → uneven rise
Why This Recipe Works
- Baking powder + soda = perfect rise
- Cold butter creates steam = layers
- Buttermilk adds tenderness and flavor
- Folding technique builds structure
Final Thoughts
These buttermilk biscuits are a classic comfort food that’s simple yet incredibly satisfying. Soft inside, flaky layers, and buttery taste make them irresistible.
Once you master this recipe, you’ll never need store-bought biscuits again.