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Cookjng Mama - Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits
Kendyll Niquole

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are tall, soft, and full of buttery layers thanks to a roll-and-fold technique that creates a light, bakery-style texture. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked until golden, they’re the perfect side for breakfast, comfort meals, or classic Southern dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 stick salted frozen butter shredded or cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly butter a skillet so the biscuits don’t stick while baking.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Whisk thoroughly so the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
Add the Butter
  1. Grate or cube the frozen butter and add it directly into the dry ingredients.
  2. Use a fork or pastry cutter to lightly toss the butter in the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pieces of butter throughout. (The cold butter is essential for creating flaky layers.)
Add the Buttermilk
  1. Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix with a spoon or spatula just until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Knead the Dough
  1. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Lightly knead the dough, sprinkling additional flour as needed, until it no longer sticks to your hands or rolling pin.
Roll and Fold for Layers
  1. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out. Fold it over itself, then roll it out again.
  2. Repeat this roll-and-fold method several times to create flaky layers.
Cut the Biscuits
  1. Roll the dough to about 2 to 2½ inches thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut straight down without twisting.
Bake
  1. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes until tall and golden brown.
Serve
  1. Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving warm.