Cooking Light's Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Indulge in the comforting perfection of **Cooking Light’s Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits**, a recipe that combines simplicity with irresistible texture and flavor. These golden, tender biscuits are crafted with wholesome ingredients like cold buttermilk and unsalted butter, ensuring rich, flaky layers in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a folding technique that guarantees perfect flakiness, these biscuits are easy to make yet impressively bakery-worthy. Enjoy them warm from the oven, brushed with melted butter for a touch of indulgence, and pair them with sweet jams, savory gravies, or as a standalone treat. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or a side dish, this classic but lightened-up recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• 0.75 cup cold buttermilk
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir the mixture with a fork until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough over itself in thirds (like folding a letter), then rotate it 90 degrees and pat it out again. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create flaky layers.

Step 6

Pat the dough out to about 3/4 inch thickness. Use a floured biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly. Gather the scraps, gently pat them together, and cut out more biscuits as needed.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for softer sides or spaced slightly apart for crispier edges.

Step 8

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

Step 9

If desired, brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(314.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	915.0

Total Fat 94.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 256.4mg	0%
Sodium 3363.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 155.5IU	0%
Calcium 237.1mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 301.6mg	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: 89.6%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 7.4%