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Fluffy Homemade Southern Biscuits Easy Recipe for Perfect Soft Biscuits

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This recipe delivers soft, fluffy, and buttery Southern biscuits with flaky layers, perfect for any meal and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • Optional: melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk all at once. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until the dough comes together; it will be slightly sticky. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface and transfer the dough onto it. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
  6. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then gently pat it out again to ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness. Repeat this fold-and-pat step 2-3 times to create layers.
  7. Using a 2.5-inch (6.5 cm) biscuit cutter dipped in flour, press straight down into the dough without twisting. Place the biscuits close together on the baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. If desired, brush the tops immediately with melted butter for extra richness and shine.
  10. Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then serve warm.

Notes

Keep butter and buttermilk cold to create flaky layers. Handle dough gently and avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to ensure proper rise. Fresh baking powder improves results. Biscuits can be frozen before or after baking. Reheat in oven for best texture.

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