Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Name: Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed; 3/4 cup cold buttermilk; 1 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Story updated September 18, 2026

Biscuits descend from British quick breads, adapted in the American South using soft winter wheat flour and buttermilk, becoming a defining regional staple by the 19th century, especially in Southern and Appalachian cooking.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
1 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3Cut the cold butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4Stir in the buttermilk just until the dough comes together; do not overmix or the biscuits will turn out tough.
5Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and cut into rounds.
6Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden on top, then brush with melted butter.

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