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Best Ever Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Get ready to experience biscuit bliss! This recipe unlocks the secret to unbelievably tender, flaky biscuits every single time. Forget hand-mixing; we're using a stand mixer and a game-changing ingredient: cake flour! Its lower protein content prevents gluten development, resulting in biscuits that are light as air. By pulsing the butter and shortening in the mixer, we keep everything cold, preventing melting and ensuring those magnificent, large flakes. Plus, we've included pro tips for achieving skyscraper-high biscuits! Prepare to be amazed.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 546 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Buttermilk Biscuits

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How to Make Best Ever Buttermilk Biscuits

  1. Chill your stand mixer bowl and paddle in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. In the chilled bowl, combine 3 cups cake flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse to combine.
  3. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and ½ cup cold shortening, cut into cubes. Pulse 8-10 times, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups cold buttermilk and 1 large egg.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix!
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
  7. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter or a sharp knife to cut out biscuits. Reroll scraps and cut out more biscuits.
  8. Place biscuits onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Serve warm with butter and your favorite jam or gravy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

64g

Carbs

21g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Breads Easy Rolls Biscuits 3 Steps Or Less From Scratch