Kentucky Biscuits Recipe (Flaky & Buttery Southern Style)
Make Kentucky biscuits that are flaky, buttery, and tender. Easy Southern-style recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or side dishes!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Rolling Pin
- Biscuit cutter or glass
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in buttermilk and stir gently until dough comes together.
- Shape Dough: Turn onto a floured surface. Pat into a rectangle, fold once or twice, then roll to ¾-inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a cutter or glass to cut rounds. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush tops with buttermilk. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with butter, honey, jam, or gravy.
- Expert Tip: Handle dough gently—overmixing makes biscuits tough.
Notes
- Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flaky layers.
- Place biscuits close together for soft sides, or spaced apart for crisp edges.
- Substitute part whole wheat flour for added fiber.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits and bake straight from the freezer.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but reheating in the oven restores texture.