The Classic Biscuit

Name: The Classic Biscuit
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1/2 c. unsalted butter; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (sifted twice before measuring); 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. cold buttermilk; 2 tbsp. cold buttermilk; 1 tbsp. melted butter

Published: Jan 22, 2009

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Ngoc Minh Ngo

Yields:

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

220

Keep this classic biscuit recipe on your go-to list of foolproof comfort foods.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted twice before measuring)
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup cold buttermilk
2 Tbsp. cold buttermilk
1 Tbsp. melted butter

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Cut butter into small cubes and freeze 15 minutes. Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Step 2Cut in butter using either a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
3. Step 3Stir in buttermilk using a fork just until dough forms. Knead 3 to 4 turns on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- by 10-inch rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a 3-inch cutter (gathering scraps until all dough is used).
4. Step 4Place 2 inches apart on a baking pan. Brush tops with melted butter.
5. Step 5Bake on top shelf of oven 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.