Gemma’s Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Gemma’s Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of flaky layers and tender crumb in every bite. With just 25 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking, you’ll have golden, buttery biscuits that fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour 1lb 4oz/600g
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter 8oz/240g, frozen
- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 12oz/340ml
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a box grater, grate in the frozen butter. This will ensure it is evenly distributed and create a super flaky texture.
- Add the buttermilk and mix by hand until just combined. The mix will be dry but just keep forming it. (See video for a detailed look.)
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a rectangle that is about 6 x 9 inches.
- Fold each side of the dough over to the middle (like you're folding a letter) and pat out again to about 6 x 9 inches ( this will create all those flaky layers).
- Cut biscuits out of the dough using a biscuit cutter and brush the tops with egg wash.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- To store put in an airtight container. These will keep for up to 3 days.
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