Simple Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky, tender biscuits perfect for serving warm with butter and jam. This comfort-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs All-purpose flour, Baking powder, Baking soda for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Step 3: Cut 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Pour 3/4 cup buttermilk over the mixture and stir gently until the dough comes together.
- Step 5: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 3-4 times to form a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
- Step 6: Cut the dough into 8 squares and place on the baking sheet.
- Step 7: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
