Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add natural sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.

Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-6 times.

Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

Cut out biscuits using a floured cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.

Place the biscuits on a baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crisp edges.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oven and brush the tops with melted butter if desired.

Serve warm with butter or jam.

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