Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky, buttery biscuits that melt in your mouth — a true Southern staple passed down through generations.
Prep15 mins
Cook12 mins
Total27 mins
Serves10 biscuits
LevelEasy
CuisineSouthern
Mackenzie Broyles
The Recipe

Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

Serves 10 biscuits · 27 mins

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. 2Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. 3Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
  4. 4Stir in buttermilk just until the dough comes together.
  5. 5Pat to 1 inch thick, fold in half three times, and pat out again.
  6. 6Cut straight down with a floured cutter — don’t twist.
  7. 7Bake 10–12 minutes until tall and golden.
  8. 8Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Mackenzie's Notes

Keep everything cold. If the butter softens, chill the dough for 10 minutes before cutting.

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