Name: Small Batch Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 5 biscuits
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 170 grams all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 84 grams unsalted butter; 124 grams buttermilk

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Small Batch Buttermilk Biscuits

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In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Beat on low-medium speed until the butter is nearly pea-sized. It's okay to have a few bigger chunks.

Then, pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into a rough rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself and gently roll out to about ½'' tall. Repeat this one more time.

Cut the dough into five equal pieces or use a 2 ½'' round biscuit cutter and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze the biscuits for about 20 minutes.

Near the end of the freeze time, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Brush the tops of the bicuits with buttermilk and bake for 18-20 minutes until they are golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Your Butter 🧈
Cut cold butter into small cubes and freeze for 15 minutes before mixing into the flour—this creates steam pockets that produce flaky, tender layers.
Don't Overwork the Dough ✋
Mix just until the dough comes together in loose, shaggy clumps; overworking develops gluten and results in tough, dense biscuits instead of light and fluffy ones.
Chill Before Baking ❄️
Refrigerate shaped biscuits for at least 20 minutes before baking to relax the gluten and prevent spreading, ensuring tall, well-risen biscuits with crispy exteriors.
Use Buttermilk at Room Temperature 🌡️
Let buttermilk sit out for 10 minutes before mixing so it distributes evenly throughout the dough, creating a more uniform, tender crumb structure.
Brush with Butter While Warm 🪥
Immediately brush hot biscuits with melted butter as they come out of the oven—this enhances flavor and creates a golden, irresistible sheen while they're still steaming.