Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

  1. 1Grate the frozen butter and place it in the freezer.
  2. 2Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add the buttermilk and cold butter to the dry ingredients, mixing loosely with a spoon.
  4. 4Turn the dough onto a floured surface, flatten to a half-inch thickness, fold, and repeat the flattening and folding process.
  5. 5Cut the dough into biscuit shapes and bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 240 g all-purpose flour
  • 12 g baking powder
  • 3 g salt
  • 113 g unsalted butter, frozen
  • 240 g buttermilk

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use frozen butter to ensure the biscuits are flaky.
  • Buttermilk can be substituted with whole milk.
  • Use a spoon to mix the dough instead of a stand mixer to avoid transferring heat from your hands.