69min 4 ppl
Buttermilk Biscuits
39 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
39 min · 6 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
320 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 38g
Fats 16g
About this dish
Flaky, tall buttermilk biscuits made with cold butter cut into the flour for maximum layers - fresh from the oven, they beg for a smear of butter or jam.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted buttercold, cubed115 g
- buttermilkcold, plus extra for brushing200 ml
Dried Goods
- Plain flour300 g
- Baking powder2 tsp
- Bicarbonate of soda0.25 tsp
Spices & Seasonings
- kosher salt0.75 tsp
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Approx. 3 minutes
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt together in a large bowl.
Approx. 4 minutes
3
Rub the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Approx. 6 minutes
4
Stir in the buttermilk with a fork just until the dough comes together.
Approx. 3 minutes
5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, pat it into a 2cm-thick round and cut out 8 biscuits.
Approx. 8 minutes
6
Place on the baking tray, brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk and bake for 15 minutes until risen and golden.
Approx. 15 minutes
