Paula Deen Buttermilk Biscuits are made with self-rising flour, cold butter, and full-fat buttermilk. This traditional buttermilk biscuit recipe creates a fluffy, golden-brown biscuit perfect for breakfast or any meal. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.
Ingredients Needed:
- 4 cups self-rising flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 ½ cups cold whole buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Extra butter for serving
How To Make Buttermilk Biscuits:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly, with butter pieces about the size of peas.
- Add the buttermilk: Gradually stir in the cold buttermilk just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3 to 4 times.
- Shape and cut the dough: Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a 2½-inch round cutter dipped in flour to cut out biscuits, making cuts close together to minimize scraps. Re-pat the scraps and cut again until all dough is used.
- Arrange the biscuits: Place the biscuits on the prepared pan with sides touching for a better rise. Gently press down the tops with your knuckles and brush them with melted butter.
- Bake the biscuits: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes and serve immediately with butter.
Recipe Tips
- Keep your butter cold: Cold butter is key to creating flaky biscuits, so be sure to freeze it for a few minutes after cubing.
- Don’t overwork the dough: The more you knead, the tougher your biscuits will become. Handle the dough lightly.
- Press your biscuit tops gently: Lightly pressing the tops of your biscuits before baking helps them rise evenly.
- Flour your cutter: Dip your biscuit cutter in flour before each cut to ensure clean edges and avoid sticking.
- Freeze unused dough: You can freeze the dough for later use and bake it straight from frozen for fresh biscuits anytime.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
Storing in the Fridge: Place leftover biscuits in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Prepare the dough, cut out the biscuits, and freeze them on a tray. Once frozen, transfer them to a resealable bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Reheat biscuits in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best results.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 275
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 600mg
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Paula Deen Buttermilk Biscuits
Description
Paula Deen Buttermilk Biscuits are made with self-rising flour, cold butter, and full-fat buttermilk. This traditional buttermilk biscuit recipe creates a fluffy, golden-brown biscuit perfect for breakfast or any meal. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly, with butter pieces about the size of peas.
- Add the buttermilk: Gradually stir in the cold buttermilk just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3 to 4 times.
- Shape and cut the dough: Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a 2½-inch round cutter dipped in flour to cut out biscuits, making cuts close together to minimize scraps. Re-pat the scraps and cut again until all dough is used.
- Arrange the biscuits: Place the biscuits on the prepared pan with sides touching for a better rise. Gently press down the tops with your knuckles and brush them with melted butter.
- Bake the biscuits: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes and serve immediately with butter.
Notes
- Keep your butter cold: Cold butter is key to creating flaky biscuits, so be sure to freeze it for a few minutes after cubing.
- Don’t overwork the dough: The more you knead, the tougher your biscuits will become. Handle the dough lightly.
- Press your biscuit tops gently: Lightly pressing the tops of your biscuits before baking helps them rise evenly.
- Flour your cutter: Dip your biscuit cutter in flour before each cut to ensure clean edges and avoid sticking.
- Freeze unused dough: You can freeze the dough for later use and bake it straight from frozen for fresh biscuits anytime.