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Fluffy Southern Buttermilk Biscuits: The Best Homemade Recipe

A close-up stack of three tall, fluffy buttermilk biscuits with golden brown tops.
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Make tender, flaky buttermilk biscuits that are tall and buttery. This straightforward recipe delivers classic Southern comfort food perfect for breakfast or any meal.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This step creates flaky layers.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk all at once. Stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough 4 to 5 times until it holds together.
  6. Pat or roll the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits. Press the cutter straight down without twisting to maintain height.
  7. Place the cut biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet for softer sides, or slightly apart for crispier edges.
  8. Brush the tops lightly with the melted butter.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the buttermilk biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  10. Remove from the oven and brush the tops again with any remaining melted butter immediately after baking. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep all your ingredients, especially the butter and buttermilk, very cold for the best rise and flakiness.
  • For extra tall biscuits, fold the dough over itself a few times before cutting.
  • Serve these melt in your mouth biscuits with jam and honey or alongside your favorite gravy.

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