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These classic buttermilk biscuits are soft, flaky, and rich with buttery flavor. Each biscuit rises tall in the oven, creating delicate layers with a crisp, golden exterior and a tender, airy interior. This easy biscuit recipe uses 6 simple ingredients and has the perfect texture without complicated steps. It’s a classic homemade biscuit recipe that everyone loves.
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Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

These classic buttermilk biscuits are soft, flaky, and rich with buttery flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk biscuits, easy homemade biscuits, homemade biscuits
Servings: 8
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt (use 2 teaspoons if using unsalted butter)
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 cup Cold Butter (grated)
  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Buttermilk
  • (Brush with egg wash, buttermilk, or melted butter)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Grate the cold butter directly into the flour mixture. Gently toss with your hands until coated with small, uneven pieces of butter. Tip: Visible flakes create flakiness.
  • Pour cold buttermilk into the center. Mix gently until the dough comes together. Don’t overmix, it should look a little rough.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press into a rough rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half like a book. Turn it 90 degrees, press it out again, and fold once more. Repeat this 3–4 times to create layers. Pat the dough to ½ inch thickness. Cut biscuits with a round cutter (2.5-3 inch thick), pressing straight down. This recipe makes 8 biscuits.
  • Place biscuits on the pan, brushing tops with buttermilk, cream, melted butter, or egg wash. Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until golden. For softer biscuits, pull them when they are just lightly golden. For a deeper color and crisp top, bake a few minutes longer. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

I suggest using cold butter, straight out of the refrigerator and grating the butter with a box grater.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg
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