The Only Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe You Need

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Flaky, buttery, and impossibly easy. These buttermilk biscuits are the only recipe you need.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings 12 biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter cold, cut into small pieces
1½ cups buttermilk chilled

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it to about 3/4-inch thickness. Do not use a rolling pin.
Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps gently and repeat.
Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet so they are just touching. Bake until golden brown on top, about 12–15 minutes.

Notes

Cold butter and cold buttermilk are non-negotiable for flaky biscuits. Don’t overwork the dough, and never twist the cutter — press straight down for the best rise.