Step 1: Preheat
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
- Grate the cold butter directly into the flour mixture using a box grater (or cut into cubes and use a pastry cutter).
- Work the butter in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs — a few small pea-sized bits of butter are perfect.
(These bits create flaky layers as they melt in the oven.)
Step 4: Add Buttermilk
- Pour in the cold buttermilk.
- Stir gently with a fork until the dough comes together — it should be slightly sticky but not wet.
- If it’s too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more milk.
Step 5: Shape the Dough
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
- Gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle (don’t overwork it).
- Fold the dough in half, pat down again, and repeat 2–3 times — this creates soft, layered biscuits.
- Cut out rounds with a floured biscuit cutter or glass.
Step 6: Bake
- Place biscuits close together (touching slightly) on the baking sheet — this helps them rise tall and soft.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Step 7: Finish
Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter right out of the oven.
Serve warm with honey, jam, or sausage gravy — they’ll literally melt in your mouth!
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
- Keep everything as cold as possible — cold butter = flaky biscuits.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid toughness.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits for quick breakfasts — just bake from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes.
Serving Ideas
- Classic breakfast: serve with butter and honey.
- Savory meal: top with gravy or fried chicken.
- Sweet treat: split and fill with whipped cream and strawberries for dessert!