The Classic Biscuit

By tomato

Keep this classic biscuit recipe on your go-to list of foolproof comfort foods.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter
• 2.5 cup(s) all-purpose flour (sifted twice before measuring)
• 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 cup(s) cold buttermilk
• 2 tablespoon(s) cold buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon(s) melted butter

Details

Servings 10
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Cut butter into small cubes and freeze 15 minutes. Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

Cut in butter using either a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until mixture resembles a coarse meal.

Stir in buttermilk using a fork just until dough forms. Knead 3 to 4 turns on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7- by 10-inch rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a 3-inch cutter (gathering scraps until all dough is used).

Place 2 inches apart on a baking pan. Brush tops with melted butter.

Bake on top shelf of oven 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.