Description
These homemade Flaky Mile High Biscuits are buttery, soft, and layered to perfection. With simple ingredients like flour, butter, and buttermilk, you can achieve bakery-style biscuits that are crisp on the outside and tender inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a side to any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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Cut in butter: Using a pastry cutter or hands, blend cold butter into the dry ingredients until pea-sized crumbs form.
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Add buttermilk: Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fold for layers: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, pat it into a rectangle, and fold it over itself 3-4 times to create flaky layers.
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Cut biscuits: Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut with a round biscuit cutter. Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
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Brush with butter: Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter for extra flavor. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes