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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits for Ultimate Comfort Mornings

These Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits are a delightful comfort food perfect for any morning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • 1 tsp Salt Reduce if serving with salty proteins.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Should be very cold.
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk Must be cold; can substitute with sour cream.
For Serving
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter For brushing on top.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • biscuit cutter
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and blend until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Gently stir in the cold buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
  6. Fold the dough several times to create layers.
  7. Cut out 3-inch circles and place them in the baking dish.
  8. Brush the tops with buttermilk before baking.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Brush tops with melted butter and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use cold ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.

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