Feast your eyes and treat your taste buds to our Layered Butter Buttermilk Biscuits. These biscuits are the epitome of comfort baking, with each layer telling a story of tradition and home-cooked care. Just one bite into their flaky texture reveals the rich flavor that only comes from a recipe passed down through generations, now shared with you to create and savor.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted for lightness
- 1 tablespoon baking powder, for rise
- 1 teaspoon salt, for taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed for perfect flakiness
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, for tang and tenderness
Instructions:
- Oven Prep: Preheat your oven to a hot 450°F (230°C) to ensure a quick rise.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a dry base.
- Butter Incorporation: Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. This is where the magic of texture begins.
- Buttermilk Binding: Pour the buttermilk into a well in the center, then mix until just combined—overworking is the enemy of flakiness.
- Gentle Kneading: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and give it a few loving kneads.
- Shape and Cut: Pat the dough into a thick rectangle and cut out the biscuits. Re-pat the scraps and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake until they’ve risen to lofty heights and boast a beautiful golden brown crown.
Serving Suggestion: Serve these buttery marvels fresh from the oven with a drizzle of honey or a smear of jam. They’re also the perfect side to your favorite stew or chili.
