Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits
These simple homemade Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky and tender. Slather them in butter and see just how deliciously light and tender these biscuits are.
Flaky Southern-style Buttermilk Biscuits
If you’ve been only eating those biscuits out of a can because you’re too scared to try to make your own fluffy biscuits from scratch recipe, let me tell you, you’re missing out! Making biscuits from scratch is actually pretty simple and making them from scratch makes a world of difference.
These Southern Buttermilk Biscuits are my favorite, and the best ever. They’re made with simple ingredients and are flaky, fluffy, and buttery.
The thing that sets these biscuits apart from the pack is buttermilk, which gives them a little extra moisture and extra pretty color.
Tips for the Best Flaky Ones
These biscuits will turn out flaky, but here are some extra tips to make sure they’re your flakiest biscuits ever.
- Cold fat. Cold butter will create more layers and pockets as it melts in the oven.
- Don’t over mix. Mixing activates the gluten, which leads to tough biscuits. Mix only until ingredients are combined.
- Bake close together. When the biscuits touch each other while baking, they help each other rise higher.
- Make sure your baking powder is good. To check, pour 1 cup hot water over 1 teaspoon baking powder. If it bubbles up, it’s still good to use. If it doesn’t, toss it.
How to Make Ahead Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Southern buttermilk biscuits are best served warm right out of the oven slathered in butter.
To make ahead, prepare and cut out biscuits according to recipe instructions. Place on a lined baking sheet in the freezer. Freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag until ready to use or up to 3 months.
To bake, place on a lined baking sheet, still frozen, and bake at 425°F for an additional 5 minutes, 18-25 minutes total.
