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Flaky 12 Buttermilk Biscuits: Richard’s Best

Buttermilk Biscuits
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Make tall, flaky, and buttery Southern buttermilk biscuits. This recipe captures the comforting taste of a cherished memory made right in our kitchen.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in the cold buttermilk. Mix quickly with a fork until just combined into a shaggy dough.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3 or 4 times until it comes together.
  6. Pat or roll the dough to about 3/4 inch thickness.
  7. Use a biscuit cutter (or a glass rim dipped in flour) to cut straight down without twisting. For taller biscuits, press the cutter straight down.
  8. Place the cut biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet for softer sides, or farther apart for crispier sides.
  9. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter, if using.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen high.
  11. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

  • Keep your butter and buttermilk very cold. This is key for flaky layers.
  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter. Twisting seals the edges and prevents the biscuits from rising tall.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the 3/4 cup of regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before measuring.

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