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Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Tall, golden buttermilk biscuits with real flaky layers — thanks to grated frozen butter and a few gentle folds. 30 minutes, pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 biscuits
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour .
  • 1 tbsp baking powder .
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar optional
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen solid
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk .
  • 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • Pizza Peel .

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (preheat cast iron skillet too, if using).
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Grate frozen butter into the flour; toss to coat shreds.
  4. Stir in cold buttermilk just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. On a floured surface, pat into a rectangle; fold in thirds like a letter, turn 90°, and pat out. Repeat 3-4 times.
  6. Pat to 3/4-inch thick; cut straight down with a floured cutter (no twisting). Press scraps together for extra biscuits.
  7. Arrange touching in the hot skillet; brush tops with buttermilk. Bake 13-15 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.