Description
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly tender, these Mile-High Buttermilk Biscuits are the perfect addition to your breakfast ideas, easy dinner spreads, or quick comfort food cravings. With buttery layers and a soft, airy texture, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style biscuits right from your oven. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack alternative, simple food ideas, or a classic side dish, these biscuits rise tall and taste absolutely incredible.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add buttermilk and gently mix until just combined.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold several times, then pat to 1-inch thickness.
6. Cut biscuits using a cutter and place on baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Use very cold butter for the flakiest layers.
Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits soft and tender.
For extra height, place biscuits close together on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy recipe, breakfast ideas, biscuits, quick bread, comfort food