For extra flaky layers, chill the dough for 30 minutes after the folding process. Don't overmix the dough! Overmixing develops the gluten and results in tougher biscuits. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
Chef John's Buttermilk Biscuits
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS5.0K
Experience the simple pleasure of homemade Buttermilk Biscuits. This recipe balances flaky and chewy textures with perfectly crisp edges. The secret lies in the cold butter and a unique folding technique, ensuring golden-brown layers in every bite.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol19 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium321 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cold butter slices and cut into the flour with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Make a well in the center of the mixture. Pour cold buttermilk into the well and gently stir until just combined. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and pat it together into a rectangle. (5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, and flatten back into a rectangle. Repeat twice more, folding and pressing the dough a total of three times. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut biscuits. Reroll any scraps to cut more biscuits; you should get 12 total. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Transfer biscuits to the prepared baking sheet. Press an indent into the top of each biscuit with your thumb. Brush buttermilk over the tops. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are flaky and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Enjoy! (15 minutes)
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Tiana Nienow
Aug 26, 2023These biscuits are amazing! The folding technique really does make a difference.
Pablo Corwin
Aug 14, 2022So easy to follow and absolutely delicious. Thank you for this great recipe!
Arlene Veum
Jun 23, 2021I've made these several times, and they always turn out perfect. A family favorite!