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Fluffy Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits

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Tender, airy, and flaky Southern style buttermilk biscuits with a perfect balance of tangy buttermilk and buttery layers. Quick and easy to make, ideal for breakfasts, brunches, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup (56g) cold vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Optional: Fresh herbs like chives or thyme, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter and shortening using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir just until the dough begins to come together. Add more buttermilk by tablespoon if too dry.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a ¾ inch (2 cm) thick rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself 2 or 3 times to create layers, then pat out again.
  6. Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, press straight down without twisting to cut biscuits. Gather scraps gently and repeat cutting until dough is used.
  7. Place biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed.
  8. Optional: Brush hot biscuits with melted butter immediately after baking for a glossy finish.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold to ensure flakiness. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits. Use a hot oven (450°F) for best rise and golden crust. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to allow proper rising. Dough scraps should be handled gently to maintain layers.

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