Carolina's Buttermilk Biscuits

Warm, buttery, and impossibly flaky, Carolina's Buttermilk Biscuits are a quintessential Southern staple that will elevate your breakfast or dinner table. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and tangy buttermilk, these biscuits are crafted using a folding technique to create irresistible layers. Baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, they're brushed with melted butter right out of the oven for a rich, glossy finish. Perfectly tender and slightly crisp on the edges, these homemade biscuits are a versatile crowd-pleaser—serve them warm with jam, honey, or as the ultimate sidekick to a savory meal. Quick to make and deeply comforting, Carolina’s Buttermilk Biscuits bring traditional Southern charm to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk (cold)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork; small bits of butter should remain visible.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

Step 5

Lightly flour a clean surface and turn out the dough. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, rotate it, and pat it out again. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create flaky layers.

Step 6

Finally, pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Push straight down and avoid twisting the cutter for the best rise. Re-roll the scraps as needed to make additional biscuits.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are slightly touching for softer sides or spaced apart for crispy edges.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a shiny, flavorful finish.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite spreads, jams, or as a side to your meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(558.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1805.4

Total Fat 97.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 259.0mg	0%
Sodium 2731.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 31.6g	0%

Vitamin D 168.3IU	0%
Calcium 270.0mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 559.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 44.7%