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Fluffy Homemade Biscuits

These Fluffy Homemade Biscuits are a simple and reliable recipe for making tender, layered biscuits that are perfect for brunch or as a comforting side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) Substitute: 1:1 whole wheat for a heartier biscuit.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Primary leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Reacts with buttermilk for lift and browning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed For flaky layers.
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk For tenderness and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter. Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently until the dough just comes together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold it over itself 2-3 times, then pat or roll to about 1-inch thickness.
  6. Use a floured round cutter to cut rounds without twisting the cutter and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Measure flour carefully and avoid over-kneading to keep the biscuits tender. Store biscuits in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.