Melanie's Southern Biscuits

Discover the ultimate comfort food with Melanie's Southern Biscuits, a classic recipe that brings the heart of Southern baking straight to your kitchen. These buttery, flaky biscuits are made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold buttermilk, and unsalted butter, ensuring a tender crumb and rich flavor. The secret technique of folding the dough creates irresistible layers, while a golden finish brushed with melted butter adds a final touch of decadence. Ready in just 30 minutes, these homemade biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to any meal. Serve them warm with a dollop of jam, a pat of butter, or smothered in gravy for a truly authentic taste of the South. Whether you're cooking for family or guests, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough to about 3/4 inch thickness. Fold the dough in half and gently pat it down again. Repeat this folding process 2-3 times to help create flaky layers in the biscuits.

Step 6

Using a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out as many biscuits as possible, pressing straight down and lifting straight up (do not twist the cutter). Reroll the scraps of dough and repeat until all the dough is used.

Step 7

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are 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

Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(596.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2066.2

Total Fat 123.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 326.7mg	0%
Sodium 2742.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 32.0g	0%

Vitamin D 153.6IU	0%
Calcium 276.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	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: 53.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 40.5%