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Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe Easy Homemade Melt-in-Your-Mouth Biscuits

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These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtle tang from buttermilk. Perfect for quick breakfasts or brunch, they use simple pantry staples and a gentle folding technique for flaky layers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk and honey (if using). Stir gently just until the dough comes together; it will be slightly sticky.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about ¾-inch (2 cm) thick. Fold the dough over onto itself 2-3 times to build layers, then pat it out again to the same thickness.
  6. Use a biscuit cutter dipped lightly in flour to cut out rounds. Press straight down and lift without twisting. Gather scraps and gently re-pat to cut out more biscuits.
  7. Place the biscuits close together on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk or melted butter.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to allow proper rising. Chilling dough for 10 minutes before cutting can make handling easier. For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend and add xanthan gum if needed.

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