Buttermilk Biscuits

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Makes 20 to 22 biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 or 2 tablespoons milk or cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1 This recipe can be prepared on or off the stand. Attach the beaters and mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl on speed 5.
2 Add the onion, thyme, and chilled butter pieces. Increase mixer speed and blend chilled butter into batter. Reduce speed to 2 and slowly add the buttermilk.
3 When dough comes together, remove the beaters and attach the dough hooks. Continue to knead on speed 3 until a round ball is formed.
4 Place dough ball onto well-floured surface and, with a rolling pin, roll out dough to 1-inch thickness.
5 Cut biscuits with biscuit cutter, and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before baking.
6 Preheat oven to 350°. Brush the tops of biscuits with milk or cream, and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.