Classic Southern Biscuits
Delicious, fluffy, and golden-brown Southern biscuits perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) to get it nice and hot for our biscuits.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully integrated.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the buttermilk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1 inch thick and cut into rounds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with butter or jam.
Notes
Use cold butter for proper rising and consider adding cheese or herbs for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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