Mama's Started in Texas Buttermilk Biscuits
Transport yourself to a Texas kitchen with "Mama's Started in Texas Buttermilk Biscuits," a heartwarming recipe that’s as comforting as it is delicious. These golden, flaky biscuits are crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like cold cubed butter and tangy buttermilk, folded to perfection to create buttery layers that melt in your mouth. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite Southern dishes. Whether you enjoy them slathered with sweet jam, drizzled with honey, or smothered in creamy gravy, these homemade biscuits will quickly become a family favorite. Discover the secret to achieving soft, tender biscuits with crisp edges, all while embracing the rustic charm of a classic Texas recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (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, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3
Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small butter pieces no bigger than a pea.
Step 4
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix, as this will make the biscuits dense.
Step 5
Lightly flour a clean surface and transfer the dough onto it. With floured hands, gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
Step 6
Fold the dough in half and pat it out again into a rectangle. Repeat this process two more times to create flaky layers.
Step 7
After folding, pat the dough out to about 3/4-inch thickness. Use a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting for clean edges.
Step 8
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, touching each other slightly for soft sides or spaced apart for crustier edges.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Step 10
Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and serve warm. Enjoy them on their own or with your favorite jam, honey, or gravy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (704.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2261.7 |
| Total Fat 124.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 331.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3122.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 247.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 40.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 199.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 355.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 722.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories