Golden Oven-Baked Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

- 2 cups unbleached soft wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons cream (for extra brushing)

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Ensure the rack is positioned in the middle of the oven for even baking.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of unbleached soft wheat flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Ensure there are no lumps.

3. Incorporate the Butter:
- Add the 1/2 cup of cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.

4. Add the Buttermilk:
- Pour 3/4 cup of buttermilk into the mixture. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to fold the ingredients together gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.

5. Form and Cut the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it down gently to about 1-inch thickness. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting to maintain layers.

6. Position the Biscuits:
- Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, close enough so their sides are just touching. This helps them rise upwards.

7. Brush for Golden Goodness:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of milk with 2 tablespoons of cream. Brush the tops of the biscuits with this mixture for a beautiful golden finish.

8. Bake to Perfection:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. For extra crisp tops, finish with a quick broil, if desired.

9. Serve:
- Remove from the oven. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite breakfast spread.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Breakfast

Keywords

- Buttermilk biscuits
- Breakfast biscuits
- Oven-baked
- Homemade biscuits
- Easy biscuit recipe
- Comfort breakfast
- Flaky biscuits
- Simple baking
- Quick breakfast
- Soft wheat flour

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1600

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