Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe (Easy & Foolproof)

These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are buttery, tender, and incredibly easy to make. With just six ingredients, you’ll have golden, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits on the table in 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside dinner!

Introduction

If there’s one recipe that instantly brings comfort, it’s a warm, flaky biscuit pulled fresh from the oven. Whether slathered with butter, drizzled with honey, or served alongside a bowl of soup or chili, homemade buttermilk biscuits are the definition of cozy.

This recipe is simple, requires just six ingredients, and comes together in under 30 minutes. The best part? You don’t need to roll or cut the dough into circles—these biscuits are pre-cut into squares right in the pan, and the butter literally bubbles up around them as they bake. The result? Golden, crisp edges with fluffy, tender centers.

If you’ve ever been intimidated by biscuit-making, this is the recipe that will turn you into a biscuit lover for life.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal Ingredients – Only six pantry staples.

• Quick & Easy – Ready in about 30 minutes.

• Buttery Flavor – Melted butter seeps into the dough as it bakes.

• Beginner-Friendly – No rolling pins, no biscuit cutters, no stress.

• Versatile – Perfect for breakfast with jam, dinner with fried chicken, or brunch with gravy.

Ingredients Explained

Each ingredient plays an important role in making these biscuits fluffy, flavorful, and golden:

• All-Purpose Flour (2 ½ cups)
  The base of the biscuit. All-purpose flour gives just the right amount of structure while still allowing for a tender crumb. For extra fluff, you can swap half for cake flour.

• Buttermilk (2 cups)
  The key to tender, tangy biscuits. The acidity of buttermilk reacts with the baking powder to create lift, while also adding moisture. If you don’t have buttermilk, make your own by adding 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice to milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

• Butter (1 stick, melted)
  Butter is essential for flavor and texture. Here, instead of cutting in cold butter, the melted butter bakes around and through the dough, creating crisp golden edges and pillowy centers. Use unsalted for more control, but salted works too.

• Baking Powder (4 teaspoons)
  Provides the lift that gives biscuits their signature height and fluffiness. Make sure your baking powder is fresh for best results.

• Salt (1 teaspoon)
  Balances the flavors and enhances the richness of the butter.

• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
  A touch of sweetness rounds out the flavor and helps with browning. It won’t make the biscuits taste sweet—it just deepens the flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups buttermilk

• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

2. Mix the Dough
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined—don’t overmix, or the biscuits may turn tough. The dough will be sticky.

3. Prepare the Butter
   Melt the butter in the microwave. Pour it into the prepared baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.

4. Add the Dough
   Transfer the biscuit dough into the dish directly on top of the melted butter. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.

5. Pre-Cut the Biscuits
   Using a sharp knife, score the dough into squares (about 12–15 biscuits depending on your cut size). Don’t worry if the butter pools around the edges—that’s what makes them crispy and golden.

6. Bake
   Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the butter is bubbling around the edges.

7. Serve
   Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes, then cut along the score lines and serve warm.

Tips for Perfect Biscuits

• Use Cold Buttermilk – Cold liquid keeps the dough tender and helps with lift.

• Don’t Overmix – Stir just until the flour is incorporated; overworking will make them dense.

• Score Before Baking – Pre-cutting allows the butter to seep in and helps the biscuits bake evenly.

• Use Real Butter – Margarine won’t give the same flavor or golden crust.

• Bake Hot & Fast – The high temperature (450°F) ensures crisp edges and fluffy centers.

Serving Suggestions

These biscuits are endlessly versatile. Try them with:

• Breakfast: Spread with homemade jam, honey, or slathered in sausage gravy.

• Dinner: Serve alongside fried chicken, roast chicken, or hearty stews.

• Brunch: Pair with scrambled eggs, bacon, and fruit.

• Snacks: Slice in half and stuff with ham and cheese for quick biscuit sliders.

Storage & Reheating

• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

• Freezing: Wrap cooled biscuits tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

• Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes, or microwave for 20–30 seconds.

Variations

Want to customize your biscuits? Try these twists:

• Cheddar & Herb Biscuits – Add 1 cup shredded cheddar and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like rosemary or parsley) to the dough.

• Garlic Parmesan Biscuits – Mix 2 cloves minced garlic and ½ cup grated parmesan into the flour before baking.

• Sweet Biscuits – Add an extra tablespoon of sugar and top with cinnamon sugar before baking.

Why You Will Love This Dish

These biscuits are not just food—they’re an experience. They represent comfort, family meals, and the joy of something homemade. Readers will love this dish because it:

• Brings back nostalgic memories of family dinners.

• Offers a simple, foolproof recipe even beginners can nail.

• Provides versatility—works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

• Elevates any meal with buttery, flaky perfection.

Yield: 12-15 Biscuits

Author: CookSnapBake.com

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Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are buttery, tender, and incredibly easy to make. With just six ingredients, you’ll have golden, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits on the table in 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside dinner!

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups buttermilk (cold)
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Butter a 9x13 baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Stir in cold buttermilk until just combined. (The dough will be sticky—don’t overmix.)
4. Melt butter in the microwave. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
5. Spread biscuit dough over melted butter.
6. Using a sharp knife, score the dough into 12–15 squares.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving warm.

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