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Best Flaky Biscuits Recipe

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This Best Flaky Biscuits Recipe yields tender, buttery biscuits with a perfect flaky texture. The use of frozen butter grated into the dough creates distinct layers, while buttermilk ensures a rich flavor. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet or lined pan, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or any meal accompaniment.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (+ 2 Tbsp for topping)

Fat

  • 6 oz unsalted butter, frozen (1 1/2 sticks)

Topping

  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal baking temperature for flaky biscuits.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Using a box grater, grate the frozen unsalted butter directly into the flour mixture. Quickly mix the grated butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse meal, ensuring the butter pieces remain cold and distinct.
  4. Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until just combined. The dough will be shaggy and slightly sticky.
  5. First Fold: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and press it into a 10-inch square. Fold the dough in half, then in half again, forming a smaller square. This folding creates layers essential for flakiness.
  6. Second Fold: Lightly roll the dough out again to a 10-inch square and repeat the folding process as before to further develop layers.
  7. Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough lightly to about 1-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter (round or square), cut out biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting. Reform scraps gently to cut additional biscuits.
  8. Chill Biscuits: Arrange the biscuits close together in a cast iron skillet or parchment-lined baking pan with sides to support them. Refrigerate or freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm up before baking.
  9. Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the biscuits with the reserved 2 tablespoons of buttermilk and sprinkle with flaky sea salt to add crunch and flavor.
  10. Bake: Place the pan on the middle or upper oven rack and bake for 20-22 minutes until the biscuits have risen well and have a golden brown crust.
  11. Serve: Remove from oven and serve biscuits warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • Use frozen butter to ensure the biscuits are flaky rather than dense.
  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter when cutting to maintain the layers and height.
  • Chilling the biscuits before baking helps the butter stay cold and creates a better rise and flakiness.
  • Buttermilk adds a slight tang and richness to the biscuits.
  • Using a cast iron skillet or a pan with sides helps biscuits support each other for a better rise and soft sides.

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