Name: Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits | Easy & Fluffy 30-Min Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour, plus extra for dusting; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 5 tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes; 2 tbsp cold vegetable shortening; 1 cup cold buttermilk, plus an extra 3 tbsp if needed; 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing on top

Description

A classic recipe for fluffy, buttery buttermilk biscuits, perfect as a side or for breakfast sandwiches.

Ingredients

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2 cups self-rising flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes
2 tbsp cold vegetable shortening
1 cup cold buttermilk, plus an extra 3 tbsp if needed
2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing on top

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, a silpat, or aluminum foil with the dull side up.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar together until combined.
Step 3: Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the cold butter and shortening into the flour mixture until each piece is coated and the size of small peas.
Step 4: Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in one cup of the buttermilk. Gently mix until it is just combined.
Step 5: If the dough is not visibly moist, add the extra 3 tablespoons of buttermilk. The dough should not be runny, just moist.
Step 6: Flour your work surface and gently place the dough on top. Dust the top of the dough with a little more flour.
Step 7: Gently bring the dough together for about 10 seconds and flatten it into a 1-inch thick circle.
Step 8: Cut out as many biscuits as you can, flouring the cutter between each cut.
Step 9: Place each biscuit on the lined baking sheet so that their sides are gently touching. You can optionally press a small indentation in the center with your thumb to prevent toppling.
Step 10: Bake on the middle oven rack for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 11: Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter.

Notes

For best results, use a recommended self-rising flour like White Lily.

You can use a cheese grater to easily prepare the cold butter.

Placing biscuits so they touch helps them rise taller during baking.

The dough should be handled gently to ensure a tender biscuit.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American