Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tbsp (12g) Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp (6g) Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp (6g) Salt
  • 2 tbsp (24g) Granulated Sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
  • 8 tbsp (113g) Unsalted Butter, very cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk, very cold
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter (Optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using).
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Important: keep the butter cold!
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the cold buttermilk.
  5. Gently mix until just combined. The dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky. Do not overmix!
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle or use a rolling pin to roll dough to 1 inch thickness.
  7. Fold the dough in thirds, like a business letter. Gently pat or roll out to 1 inch thick again. Repeat the folding process one more time. This creates layers for flakiness!
  8. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife. Press straight down; do not twist.
  9. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides, farther apart for crispy sides.
  10. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter (for extra flavor and browning).
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Serve warm.