Description
Grandma’s butter biscuits promise a nostalgic journey through Southern kitchens with golden, flaky perfection. Warm memories and buttery comfort embrace hungry souls craving homemade goodness you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (113 g) butter
- 2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) baking powder
- 4 teaspoons (20 ml) sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
Instructions
- Prep Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F, positioning rack in center for optimal heat circulation and even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute leavening agents and prevent clumping.
- Create Dough: Pour buttermilk into dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until a shaggy, soft dough forms without overmixing, which can lead to tough biscuits.
- Butter Preparation: Melt butter and generously brush across the bottom and sides of a 9-inch baking dish, ensuring complete coverage for a rich, golden exterior.
- Shape and Cut: Transfer dough into buttered dish, pressing softly to fill corners, then slice into nine equal squares using a sharp knife for uniform baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake 20-25 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown top and crisp edges that signal complete cooking.
- Final Touch: Remove biscuits from oven, let rest 3-5 minutes to set, then serve warm, revealing a tender, flaky interior that epitomizes classic comfort baking.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Temperature: Use cold, cubed butter for the flakiest texture, ensuring it remains chilled until just before mixing to create delicate, layered biscuits.
- Master Mixing Technique: Handle the dough minimally to prevent tough biscuits; mix just until ingredients combine, keeping a light touch for maximum tenderness.
- Check Oven Accuracy: Verify your oven’s true temperature with a reliable thermometer, as slight variations can dramatically impact baking results and golden-brown perfection.
- Serve Immediately Fresh: Enjoy biscuits warm from the oven for the ultimate taste experience, as they quickly lose their crisp exterior and soft interior when cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 7.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg