Flaky and Delicious Buttermilk Biscuits III

Learn how to make flaky and delicious buttermilk biscuits from scratch with this easy recipe. These biscuits are so tender and buttery, they will melt in your mouth. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have warm and fluffy biscuits in no time. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish with your favorite meal. Serve these biscuits with butter and jam for a classic Southern treat that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup (cold, cubed)
• Buttermilk - 3/4 cup (cold)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients.
3. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk.
5. Using a fork, gently stir the mixture until it comes together to form a soft dough.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently a few times to bring it together.
7. Roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thickness.
8. Using a round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Gather any remaining dough scraps and re-roll to cut out more biscuits.
10. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill the biscuits.
11. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
12. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and brush the tops of the biscuits with a little buttermilk.
13. Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
14. Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool for a few minutes before serving.

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