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Ultra Flaky and Tender Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Three tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits with golden brown tops stacked on a white plate in bright sunlight.
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Follow these steps to make tall, flaky, and tender buttermilk biscuits from scratch with a rich, buttery flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  3. Make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
  5. Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Turn the dough 90 degrees and gently pat it back into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick. This folding creates layers. Repeat the fold and pat process one more time.
  6. Use a biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches) to cut straight down through the dough. Do not twist the cutter. Reroll scraps once if needed.
  7. Place the cut biscuits close together on an ungreased baking sheet for softer sides, or slightly apart for crispier sides.
  8. Brush the tops lightly with a little extra buttermilk.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are tall and golden brown on top.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients, especially the butter and buttermilk, very cold for the flakiest results.
  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter; press straight down to keep the layers sealed, which helps the biscuits rise tall.
  • For extra buttery flavor, brush the tops with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven.

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