Southern Breakfast Biscuits Easy but Light and Fluffy

Start your mornings with these Southern Breakfast Biscuits—an easy-to-make, delightfully light and fluffy recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and rich buttermilk, these biscuits come together in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings or a weekend treat. The key to their irresistible flakiness lies in the butter-cutting technique and a simple folding step that creates layers of tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Whether brushed with cream for a golden top or served fresh out of the oven with a dollop of butter or a drizzle of honey, these biscuits are sure to impress your family and guests alike. Complete with step-by-step instructions, this recipe is a must-try for fans of traditional southern comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

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
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cups buttermilk (cold)
• 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for brushing tops, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and 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, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized pieces of butter are ideal).

Step 4

Pour in the cold buttermilk gradually, stirring with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be somewhat shaggy and slightly sticky.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick. Fold the dough over itself in thirds (like folding a letter), then rotate it 90 degrees and gently roll it out again. Repeat this folding step 2-3 times to help create layers for flakiness.

Step 6

Pat the dough down to about 3/4 inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out the biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to help the biscuits rise evenly. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut out more biscuits as needed.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk or cream if desired for a golden finish.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite breakfast accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(560.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1601.8

Total Fat 73.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 195.0mg	0%
Sodium 2747.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 110.2IU	0%
Calcium 298.1mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 598.5mg	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: 41.1%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 50.8%