Flakiest Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4 cup biscuit flour (Or all-purpose flour; plus more for dusting)
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (Cubed and very cold)
• 1 cup buttermilk (Plus 2 tablespoons)
• butter (Melted, for brushing)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Using your hands or a pastry cutter, incorporate the very cold cubed butter into the dry ingredients, leaving large chunks.

4. 4

   Fold in the buttermilk until a thick dough forms.

5. 5

   Lightly flour a clean surface and transfer the dough onto it. Bring the dough together until it forms one large piece.

6. 6

   Roll the dough out with a rolling pin to about 1½–2 inches (4–5 cm) thick.

7. 7

   Using a biscuit cutter or small glass, cut out 2–3-inch (5–7 cm) rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. The biscuits may be touching.

8. 8

   Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. 9

   Brush the baked biscuits with melted butter.

10. 10

    Serve as desired.

11. 11

    Enjoy.

Notes

The source does not specify an amount of butter for brushing. The listed nutrition is the site's estimated per-serving nutrition: 313 calories, 16 g fat, 35 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, and 6 g protein.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• brunch
• side
• snack
• baked
• vegetarian
• comfort food
• American