biscuit

Here’s a classic recipe for making fluffy biscuits! These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, as a side with dinner, or even as a base for biscuits and gravy.

Fluffy Biscuit Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice added, let sit for 5 minutes)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Cut in the Butter:

   • Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You want to see small pieces of butter throughout the mixture.

4. Add the Buttermilk:

   • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.

5. Turn Out the Dough:

   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times (about 5-6 times) until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

6. Cut the Biscuits:

   • Use a floured biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out biscuits from the dough. Press straight down without twisting to ensure they rise properly. Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.

7. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

8. Serve:

   • Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite toppings.

Tips:

• Cold Butter: Make sure your butter is very cold. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
• Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and letting it sit for about 5 minutes.
• Add-Ins: Feel free to add shredded cheese, herbs, or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
• Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

Enjoy your homemade fluffy biscuits! They’re a delightful treat that pairs well with many meals!