Lex's Mile High Biscuits

Fluffy, buttery, and impossibly tall, Lex’s Mile High Biscuits are the ultimate homemade treat for breakfast or brunch. This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold buttermilk to create irresistibly tender layers that stack sky-high. The secret to their towering success lies in the clever folding technique, which locks in flaky layers for that perfect bakery-style rise. Ready in just 30 minutes and brushed with optional melted butter for a golden finish, these biscuits are perfect served warm with butter, honey, or your favorite spread. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or craving a comfort food classic, these mile-high marvels will steal the show.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 1 cup Buttermilk (cold)
• 2 tablespoons Melted butter (for brushing, optional)

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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Add the cold, diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter remaining.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently fold the flour and buttermilk together using a wooden spoon or spatula, being careful not to overmix. The dough should just come together and will be slightly sticky.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half, turn it 90 degrees, and pat it out again into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Repeat this folding and turning process 3 to 4 times to create layers, which help the biscuits rise.

Step 6

After the final fold, pat the dough out to a 1-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure a clean cut. Re-roll the scraps as needed to make additional biscuits.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are touching each other for better rise or spaced slightly apart if you prefer crustier edges.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

Step 9

Optional: For extra flavor, brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, honey, or jam. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(785.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2751.6

Total Fat 174.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 466.0mg	0%
Sodium 4612.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 40.5g	0%

Vitamin D 259.4IU	0%
Calcium 368.9mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 735.7mg	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: 56.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 37.5%