3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

I know last week I posted about an easy 3 ingredient biscuit recipe, but I think this recipe is even better.

Buttery, soft, moist, and no need for shortening. It’s just one bowl and three easy ingredients, so you can quickly whip up these biscuits in no time.

The previous recipe I posted about involved shortening, milk and flour. I’m used to buttermilk and butter for my biscuits, so when I was making the other version, I kept wondering if I could make it with butter and buttermilk instead. Mr. K also felt that the other version tasted good straight out of the oven but developed a little bit of dryness once they had cooled.

So this weekend I found myself in the kitchen doing some experimenting. I ended up baking up a few dozen biscuits before being very happy with this recipe I’m sharing.

They are buttery, flaky and moist and don’t dry out after they are cooled. If you want to add a little something, I like brushing honey on the tops.

3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 9 biscuits

These easy biscuits are buttery, soft, moist, and there's no need for shortening. You just need one bowl and three ingredients, so you can quickly whip up these biscuits in no time.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups self rising flour (see note)
• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Add flour and butter to a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter (or similar device, or fork), cut butter into the flour until only small crumbles of butter remain (about the size of peas or smaller). I also to take some of the larger clumps of butter and rub them into the flour with my fingers. Pour in buttermilk. Using a large wooden spoon or spatula, mix until flour and buttermilk are completely incorporated (there will still be small chunks of butter; that is okay). Knead dough briefly with your hands, about 5 times. Careful not to over knead the dough or it will make the biscuits tough.

2. Sprinkle some flour onto a pastry board. Roll out dough until 1/2 inch thick. If the dough is sticky, lightly coat the rolling pin with flour. Using a round cutter or the rim of a small round glass, cut out biscuits. Re-roll dough scraps and cut again until no more dough remains.

3. Place biscuits about 1 1/2 inches apart on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until surfaces of the biscuits turn a golden brown.

Notes:

• If you don't have self-rising flour you can make your own with 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.

Nutrition Facts

3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

Amount Per Serving (1 biscuit)

Calories 185 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 5.4g 27%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g

Cholesterol 23.7mg 8%

Sodium 364.6mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 22.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%

Sugars 1.6g

Protein 3.8g 8%

Vitamin A 5%

Calcium 13%

Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have. All images and content are © Kirbie's Cravings.

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