Chef John’s Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour (2.25 cups)
• baking powder (1.5 tsp)
• baking soda (0.5 tsp)
• salt (1 tsp)
• unsalted butter (0.5 cups)
• buttermilk (1 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.
5. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
7. Fold the dough into thirds, then pat it down again and repeat this process 2 more times to create layers.
8. Cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter or glass, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 200
• fat: 8 g
• sats: 5 g
• carbs: 26 g
• fibre: 1 g
• protein: 4 g
• salt: 1 g