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Best Flaky Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These flaky biscuits are a must-try for any biscuit lover! They are buttery, tender, and perfect for any meal.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 3 cups AP flour
  • 2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 6 oz unsalted butter, frozen (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (+2 Tbsp for topping)
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt (I like Maldon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture and mix with fingertips.
  4. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold and roll.
  6. Cut out biscuits and place in a pan. Chill, then bake.
  7. Brush with buttermilk, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake until golden.

Notes

  • Handle the dough gently to ensure flakiness.
  • Chilling the biscuits before baking helps them rise better.
  • These biscuits are best served warm.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg