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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

October 31, 2014 by Missy Rakes 13 Comments

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Making biscuits from scratch doesn't have to be intimidating. Try this step by step recipe and you will never buy them from the store again!

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

  Heaven to me is homemade jam on a homemade biscuit. Seriously. If you haven’t tried it then you are really missing out. Anyway, I used to be intimidated by making biscuits from scratch just because I figured they would turn out like hard rocks, until I found this recipe from Homestead Blessings. It’s fast and easy, but it does make a bit of a mess since you’re working with your hands and rolling the dough out. I’ve learned a few tricks over the years and so today I’m going to share with you the way I make homemade buttermilk biscuits.

How to Make Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits:

Preheat oven to 400 and gather all ingredients.

Wash hands and remove all rings and bracelets. Clean countertop.

*If using buttermilk substitute then mix together and set aside

Mix dry ingredients in medium size mixing bowl.

Sprinkle counter and rolling-pin with flour.

Add butter in chunks and mix with hands until it is soft and crumbly.

Add milk and mix with hands until soft dough forms.

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Roll out on floured surface to approx. 1/2 – 1 inch thick.

Cut dough with biscuit cutter and place in greased baking pan. (You will want them to be pressed close against each other.)

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Form remaining dough into a ball. Roll out and cut. Repeat until all dough is used.

Bake at 400 degrees for 18 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

 

Homemade biscuits really are no comparison to store bought. I hope you will try this recipe and let me know if you have any questions!

What is your favorite from scratch recipe?

 

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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Flour, butter, baking powder, milk and salt stirred together to make a soft dough and baked in the oven until golden brown.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time18 mins
Total Time28 mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
Servings: 12
Calories: 306kcal

Equipment

  • Biscuit Cutter

Ingredients

  • 2 c. white flour
  • 2 c. wheat flour
  • 8 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 sticks butter softened (approx.)
  • 1 1/4 c. buttermilk or 1 1/4 c. milk + 1 tbsp vinegar (approx.)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Wash hands and remove all rings and bracelets. Clean countertop.
  • If using buttermilk substitute, mix together and set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients in medium size mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle counter and rolling-pin with flour.
  • Add butter in chunks and mix with hands until it is soft and crumbly.
  • Add milk and mix with hands until soft dough forms.
  • Roll out on floured surface to approx. 1/2 - 1 inch thick.
  • Cut dough with biscuit cutter and place in greased baking pan.
  • Form remaining dough into a ball. Roll out and cut. Repeat until all dough is used.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg

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  1. Whitney says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    These look delicious!! My husband would love that they have whole wheat flour in them and they look so simple. I can't wait to give them a try.
    Reply
  2. Serena says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    We call these scones in Australia :-) Another simple recipe for them is 3 cups self-raising flour, a pinch of salt, 1 cup cream and 1 cup Sprite. So nice and fluffy and cheap!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 6, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Sounds like a great recipe! Scones in America are like a denser type sweet bread in wedge shapes with fruit or raisins.
      Reply
  3. Pascale Van de Leur says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Hi, I live in Belgium and I want to make this biscuits. What do you mean if you mention 2 sticks of butter? How much butter is that? Ps love your blog!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 5, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Two sticks of butter equals 1 cup. Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  4. Colleen says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    Good recipe but I've learned that grating my cold butter on my grater ( on large side) works much better and is easier to incorporate into flour mixture without to much handling! Try it next time!
    Reply
  5. Daryl says

    August 19, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    I use 1 cup buttermilk to 2 cups flour. You're using 1-1/4 cups to 4 cups flour??
    Reply
  6. Chrissy says

    November 2, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Could I just use white flour besides wheat flour?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 3, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Yes.
      Reply
      • Pam b. says

        March 3, 2019 at 10:40 pm

        If I use just white flour how much do I use?
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        • Missy Rakes says

          March 4, 2019 at 8:50 am

          I believe the same amount would work.
          Reply
  7. Linda says

    January 2, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    I think it's great to go back to some old recipes from our grandmother's era. This was also my mother's era. Growing up with 10 in our family my mom made everything from scratch. Fast and easy was the way she had to go because by the time the dishes were washed it was time to start the next meal. Have you ever tried rolling out your biscuits by hand rather than using a rolling pin and cutter. Much quicker and way less dishes to take care of. It takes a while to get the hang of rolling them out somewhat evenly, but much faster and less mess. TRY IT.
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  8. Bev says

    November 12, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Hi, I just saw and then tried this: freeze your butter then grate into the flour mixture. This way, you don't have to mix chunks fo butter. The grated just almost mixes itself in the flour. What a GREAT way to make any pie dough, biscuits, etc. Give it a try!
    Reply

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