Flaky and Buttery Homemade Biscuits

Flaky and Buttery Homemade Biscuits

Introduction

Few things bring the warm comfort of a home kitchen like freshly baked biscuits. These flaky, buttery delights are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside a hearty dinner. The secret to their irresistible layers lies in how cold butter is incorporated into the dough and the careful process of layering and chilling. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create biscuits that are tender on the inside, golden on the outside, and perfect for smearing with butter, honey, or jam. Follow this guide to become the hero of your household with biscuits that disappear almost as fast as they come out of the oven.

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder
• ½ teaspoon (3 g) baking soda
• 2 teaspoons (10 g) kosher salt, plus more for topping
• 2 teaspoons (8 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons (30 g) for brushing
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons (30 ml), chilled

Directions