Flaky, tender biscuits with a crispy, buttery outer crust and made in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time17 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk biscuits
Servings: 10
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Equipment
baking sheet
parchment paper baking sheets
measuring cups and spoons
kitchenaid mixer
mixing bowl set
spatula set
Ingredients
2cupsAll-Purpose Flour
2teaspoonsBaking Powder
1/2teaspoonBaking Soda
1/2teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar
1cupButtermilk
1/2cupSalted Buttermelted (plus 3 Tablespoons for brushing on top)
Instructions
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and melted butter. Small clumps will begin to appear.
Add the buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Using two spoons or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop biscuit dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape and smooth out biscuit dough with hands. Repeat.
Bake 11-13 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
Brush the biscuit tops with remaining 3 Tablespoons of melted butter.