Classic Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

This classic buttermilk biscuit recipe is perfect for serving at breakfast, brunch, or as a side for dinner. The biscuits are light, fluffy, and buttery, with a golden-brown crust that is irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these biscuits in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
6. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
8. Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.
9. Enjoy your homemade buttermilk biscuits!

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