This recipe makes tall, tender biscuits with crisp edges and soft layers. It uses simple ingredients and a few pro techniques to guarantee amazing results every time.
🍽️ Ingredients (Makes 10–12 biscuits)
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, but helps browning)
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk
1–2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Sugar (if using)
3. Cut in the cold butter
Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to break it into pea-sized pieces.
Cold butter = flaky layers!
4. Add buttermilk
Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined.
The dough should be sticky — don’t overmix.
5. Fold for layers
Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
Pat into a rectangle, fold it in thirds like a letter, then repeat once more.
This step creates amazing biscuit layers.
6. Cut the biscuits
Pat to about 1-inch thick.
Cut with a round cutter (don’t twist!) or use a knife for squares.
Place biscuits close together on the tray for soft edges, or spaced apart for crisp edges.
7. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden on top.
8. Finish with butter
Brush warm biscuits with melted butter for incredible flavor.
💡 Tips for PERFECT Biscuits
✔ Keep everything cold
Cold butter and cold buttermilk prevent spreading and help the biscuits rise high.
✔ Don’t twist the cutter
Twisting seals the edges and stops biscuits from lifting properly.
✔ Use buttermilk
It creates tenderness and that classic biscuit tang.
✔ High heat is key
450°F gives you tall, fluffy biscuits with golden tops.
🍯 Serving Ideas
With honey and butter
As breakfast sandwiches (eggs, cheese, bacon)
With gravy
Served alongside soups, stews, or chili
Split and toast for a delicious snack