How to Make Buttermilk Biscuits | Tasting Table Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
10 biscuits
Ingredients
  • 4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 sticks of chilled butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon chilled buttermilk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Flakey sea salt, such as Maldon
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. In a food processor, pulse the dry ingredients with the butter until a crumbly texture forms but there are still small pieces of butter throughout the mixture.
  2. Transfer the butter mixture to a large bowl. Using a fork, stir in the buttermilk until there are only a few dry spots left and a dough has formed. Using your hands, lightly knead the dough until it begins to hold together.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a floured cutting board and, working quickly, press the dough until ¾ inch thick. Cut out biscuit rounds using a 3-inch ring mold (makes around 10 biscuits).
  4. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet tray. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake until light golden brown on top, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.