Description
Grandma’s butter biscuits deliver a nostalgic embrace of Southern comfort, melting with rich, golden layers of pure indulgence. Flaky and warm, these classic treats invite you to savor a moment of homemade happiness straight from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons sugar
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to a high temperature of 450°F, creating an ideal baking environment for golden, flaky biscuits.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the dry ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flour and leavening agents.
- Introduce buttermilk to the dry mixture, gently stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough emerges with a cohesive texture.
- Melt butter completely in a microwave-safe container, then generously coat an appropriate baking dish, allowing the liquid butter to cover the entire bottom surface.
- Carefully transfer the prepared dough into the butter-lined dish, delicately spreading it to reach each corner and create an even layer.
- Using a sharp knife, precisely divide the dough into nine uniform square portions, creating clean, defined lines across the surface.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven, allowing the biscuits to transform over 20-25 minutes into a rich, amber-hued delicacy with crisp edges and a tender interior.
- Once the biscuits achieve a beautiful golden-brown complexion, remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving these warm, buttery treats.
Notes
- Melt butter in the baking dish before adding dough for a crispy, golden exterior that enhances flavor and texture.
- Use cold buttermilk to create flakier, more tender biscuits with a light, airy crumb.
- Cut dough into squares before baking to ensure even cooking and easy serving portions.
- Watch baking time carefully, as golden brown tops indicate perfectly cooked biscuits with a delightful crisp edge.
- Experiment with adding herbs or cheese to the dry ingredients for a personalized twist on classic butter biscuits.
- Allow biscuits to cool slightly in the pan to absorb remaining melted butter and maintain maximum moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg