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The Best Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky, simple buttermilk biscuits made with shredded butter for bakery-style layers.
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Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American (Southern)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the shredded butter and gently toss it into the flour mixture.
  • Pour in the buttermilk and mix just until combined. The dough should look slightly shaggy.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat out to about 1-inch thick.
  • Fold the dough over itself 2 to 3 times, then pat it out again.
  • Cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  • For an extra touch, brush the tops with melted butter right after baking.

Notes

Keep your butter cold. Do not overmix. Press straight down when cutting so biscuits rise evenly.