SugarJam Southern Kitchen-style Buttermilk Biscuits

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Fluffy, tender buttermilk biscuits with a flaky crumb perfect for weekend brunch or alongside hearty southern dishes. This Southern American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), diced cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup, cold buttermilk
• 1 tbsp (optional, for slight sweetness) honey
• 1 large, beaten for egg wash egg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt until evenly combined.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter diced into small cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
4. Step 4: Make a well in the center and pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk and 1 tbsp honey (optional). Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; the dough will be sticky but do not overmix.
5. Step 5: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over onto itself 3-4 times to create layers, pressing gently to about 1-inch thickness.
6. Step 6: Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut out biscuits, placing them close together on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Step 7: Brush the tops with 1 large beaten egg for a golden finish and bake for 12-15 minutes until biscuits are risen and golden brown on top.
8. Step 8: Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving warm with butter or jam.