Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Step 3: Add cold butter cubes. Cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Fold into thirds like a letter, then pat out again. Repeat this folding process 3–4 times for extra flaky layers.
Step 6: Roll or pat dough to ¾ inch thickness. Cut out biscuits with a round cutter (don’t twist the cutter, just press down).
Step 7: Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with buttermilk.
Step 8: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.
Tips & Secrets
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Keep butter and buttermilk very cold — this creates steam pockets for flakiness.
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Don’t overwork the dough; a light hand makes fluffier biscuits.
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For extra flavor, brush baked biscuits with melted butter right out of the oven.
Serving & Storage
Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam. They also pair beautifully with gravy or soups. Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 2 months and bake from frozen.
Variations
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Add shredded cheddar and chives for cheesy biscuits.
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Make sweet biscuits by adding cinnamon sugar and topping with glaze.
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Swap buttermilk for heavy cream for richer flavor.
Conclusion
These Fluffy Homemade Biscuits are buttery, soft, and beautifully layered — the kind that melt in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal, they’ll quickly become a family favorite.
