Buttermilk Biscuits #

Ingredients #

• 2 cups flour plus more for surface
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup cold butter, shredded
• 1 cup buttermilk, reduce to 3/4 cup if using an additional liquid flavoring such as maple syrup
• Egg wash - 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 Tbsp. of water
• Optional: 1/2 cup of maple syrup for maple biscuits

Equipment Needed #

• Rolling pin
• 2-cup measuring cup
• 1/3 cup, 1 tsp., and 1/4 tsp. measuring spoons
• Ramekin for egg wash
• Shredder/grater

Instructions #

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Optional: Combine liquid flavoring with the buttermilk.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, & salt in a large bowl.
• Combine the shredded butter with the dry ingredients. Incorporate until the largest lumps are about the size of peas.
• Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and then incorporate the components gently with a spatula. Avoid over mixing.It’s okay if the dough appears to be a little bit dry and the butter shreds are noticeable.
• On a lightly floured surface, pat the shaggy dough together and complete a fold. Afterwards, roll it out, repeating the fold-and-roll process four or five times. The dough should be around 1" tall when finished.
• Cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Optional: After cooling, gloss with additional liquid flavoriing.