These Fluffy Butter Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food—light, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for soups and stews, these biscuits are simple to make and deliver bakery-quality results right in your own kitchen. With just a few pantry staples and a little technique, you can achieve golden, flaky layers that are perfect for slathering with butter, honey, or jam. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour , plus extra for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter , cold and cubed (2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk , cold (or make your own by mixing 3/4 cup milk with 3/4 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar)
Optional Toppings:
- Melted butter , for brushing
- Honey or jam , for serving
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) . Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 2: Cut in the Butter
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Pro Tip: Keeping the butter cold is key to achieving flaky layers. Work quickly to prevent the butter from warming up.
Step 3: Add the Buttermilk
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk.
- Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix—the dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.
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