Description
Southern butter biscuits embody comfort with their golden, flaky layers and rich, tender crumb. Home bakers can easily create these classic treats that warm hearts and complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a homogeneous dry mixture.
- Texture Development: Rapidly integrate cold butter into the dry ingredients using fingertips or pastry cutter, breaking down butter until the mixture resembles coarse, uneven crumbs.
- Dough Formation: Gradually introduce cold milk, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough without overworking, which could compromise the biscuits’ tender structure.
- Shaping: Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pat or roll to approximately 3/4-inch thickness, maintaining a light touch to preserve delicate layers.
- Cutting and Arranging: Use a round cutter to shape biscuits, repositioning scraps to minimize waste, then place rounds on a prepared baking sheet with minimal spacing to encourage soft sides.
- Baking: Slide baking sheet into a preheated oven at 425F, allowing biscuits to transform for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior with crisp edges.
- Finishing: Optional golden brush of melted butter enhances visual appeal and adds a luxurious sheen to the freshly baked biscuits.
- Serving: Serve immediately while piping hot, accompanied by preferred spreads or as a complementary side to main dishes.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Thoroughly: Keep butter and liquid extremely cold to ensure flaky, tender biscuit texture and create signature layers.
- Handle Dough Minimally: Avoid overworking the mixture to prevent tough, dense biscuits; gentle touches maintain delicate, light consistency.
- Use High-Quality Flour: Select premium all-purpose or pastry flour for superior texture and consistent rising during baking.
- Check Oven Temperature: Verify accurate temperature with an oven thermometer to guarantee perfect golden-brown exterior and even baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg