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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Cultural Context

Buttermilk biscuits are a staple of Southern cuisine in the United States, often served with breakfast or as a side dish. They are known for their flaky texture and rich flavor, making them a beloved comfort food. Traditionally, these biscuits are made using buttermilk, which adds a tangy flavor and helps create a light, airy texture. They can be enjoyed plain, with butter, or as a base for dishes like biscuits and gravy.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup salted butter
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp melted butter

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat buttermilk

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar or lemon juice

Lower calorie option or budget-friendly substitute.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat option or more economical alternative.

1

Sift the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cream of tartar together into a large mixing bowl.

2

Add in the butter and shortening, then use a fork or pastry cutter to combine the ingredients.

3

Once the ingredients are combined, create a well in the center of the bowl, then pour in the buttermilk.

4

Use a fork to mix the ingredients.

5

Mix until the dough is nice and sticky.

6

Flour a flat surface, then place the sticky dough on top of the floured surface.

7

Flatten the dough until it is about 1 1/2 inches thick.

8

Use a round cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or cup to cut out the biscuits.

9

Place a baking mat on top of a cookie sheet, then spray with a baking spray (if you do not have a baking mat use foil).

10

Place the biscuits on the baking mat, then in the middle of each biscuit, make an indent using your finger (this helps the biscuits rise tall while baking, and keeps them from tipping over).

11

Brush the biscuits with melted butter, then place the biscuits in a preheated oven set at 450°F.

12

Bake the biscuits for 12 minutes or until slightly browned.

13

Remove the biscuits from the oven, and brush the remaining butter onto the biscuits.

14

Serve!

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Buttermilk BiscuitsSouthern Biscuits

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