Easy Homemade Biscuits
These easy homemade biscuits are tall, fluffy, and made from scratch with just 6 ingredients. Cold butter and real buttermilk are the secrets to their flaky layers and tender texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for counter
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup salted butter, cold , cut into 1/2 inch pieces or grated
- 1 large egg , beaten + 1 for brushing
- ¾ cup buttermilk , plus 1 Tablespoon for brushing
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet.
- Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl.
- Cut in butter. Add 3/4 cup cold butter and use a pastry cutter, a fork or food processor to cut the butter into the flour until the pieces are about the size of peas.
- Add wet ingredients. Stir in the beaten egg with a wooden spoon. Next stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk. Stir just until it comes together (should be sticky still). Add a little more buttermilk or flour if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
- Roll out dough. Place the dough onto a floured surface or silicone mat. Flour your hands and press down into a circle (about 1/2 inches thick). Use a floured 2 3/4" round cutter to cut 10 biscuits. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, so they are all touching.
- Egg wash. Whisk together 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon of buttermilk. Brush onto the tops of the homemade biscuits (you want need to use it all). Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
- Serve. Serve with butter and honey or jam.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes for best results.
Freezing: Baked biscuits freeze well for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely, wrap individually, and store in a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 203mg, Potassium: 181mg, Vitamin A: 480IU, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
