Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits

Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly buttery, Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food that will elevate any breakfast or dinner table. Designed with simplicity and flavor in mind, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar with cold buttermilk to create perfectly tender, flaky biscuits every time. The secret lies in gently folding the dough to develop those signature layers and baking them until lightly golden for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, these homemade biscuits are ideal for pairing with butter, jam, or even savory toppings like gravy. Whether you're hosting brunch or craving an easy side, these biscuits deliver classic Southern charm and unbeatable flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Cold buttermilk
• 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

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this process 3-4 times to create flaky layers.

Step 6

Using a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are touching for soft sides or spaced apart for crisper sides.

Step 7

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

Step 8

If desired, brush the tops of the freshly baked biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and a shiny finish.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(553.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1796.6

Total Fat 99.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 256.4mg	0%
Sodium 2737.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 31.6g	0%

Vitamin D 113.5IU	0%
Calcium 269.7mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 558.9mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 44.3%