“Moist and fluffy, an essential addition to your Southern meal.” – April Ferre
Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour
- 5 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Butter Cold & Cubed
- 1 to 1 1/4 Cup Buttermilk Cold (Full-Fat Preferred)
- Melted Butter to Brush Tops
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Sift together dry ingredient into a large bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly, as for a pie crust.
- Mix in 1 cup buttermilk, adding an additional 1/4 cup if needed to achieve a moist, but not overly sticky dough. Note: dough will still be crumbly.
- Pour dough onto a lightly floured surface and work into a ball. Do not over work. Roll or pat to 3/4- to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds using a 2- to 3-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Do not twist the dough with the cutter. Cut the dough and then lift straight up.
- Place biscuits on a non-stick cookie sheet or a pan lined with parchment paper. Re-roll any scraps and repeat until all dough is used.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden and puffed. Remove from oven to a wire rack and brush with more melted butter.
- Best if served immediately.
2023 Recipe – April Ferre – From Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
