Karen's Best Buttermilk Biscuit

Flaky, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, Karen's Best Buttermilk Biscuit recipe is everything you want in a homemade biscuit. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and tangy buttermilk, these biscuits are elevated by a genius folding technique that creates irresistible layers. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to any meal. Serve them warm straight out of the oven, brushed with melted butter for that golden, glossy finish. Whether you're pairing them with jam, honey, or gravy, these tender buttermilk biscuits will quickly become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cup buttermilk (cold)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Pour the cold buttermilk into the bowl and gently mix with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough over itself into thirds, like folding a letter, and then pat it out again. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create layers.

Step 6

Pat the dough out to 1-inch thickness one final time. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Re-roll scraps as needed to make more biscuits.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 9

If desired, brush the tops with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(594.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2033.8

Total Fat 123.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 328.7mg	0%
Sodium 3922.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 113.5IU	0%
Calcium 276.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 565.9mg	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: 54.2%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 39.6%