Golden Buttermilk Skillet Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 1 dozen biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 3/4 – 1 cup buttermilk (adjust as needed)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
• Additional 2 tablespoons butter (for skillet)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10 1/2 inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to melt the butter while you prepare the dough.

   Related Articles

   • 
     Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Spanish Rice
   • 
     Silky Chocolate Banana Dream Mousse
   • 
     Golden Harvest Buttermilk Bliss: Easy Drop Scones Recipe 🌟
   • 
     Golden Graham Bliss: Irresistible Cissy Bars Recipe

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Buttermilk: Pour in 3/4 cup of buttermilk to start with. Stir the mixture gently with a fork or wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are just moistened and the dough starts to come together. Add more buttermilk if needed, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together but is not too wet.

5. Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough into a rectangle or circle about 1/2 inch thick.

6. Cut the Biscuits: Use a 2 1/2 inch round cutter (or the rim of a glass) to cut out biscuits from the dough. Press straight down and lift the cutter directly up without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly.

7. Prepare Skillet: Carefully remove the hot skillet with melted butter from the oven. Swirl the skillet to coat the bottom evenly with butter.

8. Arrange Biscuits: Place the cut biscuits into the skillet, arranging them so they touch slightly. This helps them rise higher.

9. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake the biscuits at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach about 200°F (93°C) when measured with a thermometer.

10. Brush with Butter: Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven and immediately brush the hot biscuits with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter for a beautiful finish.

11. Serve: Serve the buttermilk biscuits warm. They are delicious on their own, with butter, or with your favorite jam or gravy.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 1807
• Total Fat: 96.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 59.7g
• Cholesterol: 251.5mg
• Sodium: 2774mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 204.1g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.8g
  • Sugars: 9.5g
• Protein: 32.9g

Tips for Perfect Buttermilk Biscuits:

• Cold Ingredients: Keep the butter and buttermilk cold before mixing. Cold butter helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
• Don’t Overmix: Stir the dough just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can result in tough biscuits.
• Skillet Baking: Baking the biscuits in a preheated skillet with melted butter gives them a crisp bottom and helps them rise beautifully.
• Handling the Dough: Handle the dough gently to keep the biscuits tender. Pat the dough rather than kneading it.

Enjoy these buttermilk biscuits as a delightful addition to breakfast, brunch, or any meal where a warm, flaky biscuit is appreciated. Their buttery, tender texture and golden crust make them a classic favorite that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones!