Description
Bobby Flay’s buttermilk biscuits elevate southern comfort cuisine with their flaky, golden perfection. Crisp edges and tender centers make these biscuits a memorable companion to any hearty meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups (540 grams) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 4 teaspoons (20 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
- 2 teaspoons (4 grams) freshly ground black pepper
Fats:
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) melted butter (for serving)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Create a welcoming workspace by preheating the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) and preparing a baking sheet with a light coating of butter or a protective layer of parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine the dry foundational ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring an even distribution.
- Introduce chilled butter pieces into the flour mixture, using nimble fingertips or a specialized pastry cutter to break down the butter until the texture resembles coarse, uneven crumbs.
- Gradually introduce buttermilk into the mixture, gently stirring until the dough coheres without overworking the delicate components.
- Dust a clean work surface with a light layer of flour, transferring the dough and carefully shaping it into a precise rectangular form measuring 10 by 12 inches, maintaining a consistent thickness of approximately 3/4 inch.
- Meticulously divide the dough into uniform 2-inch squares using a sharp knife, or employ a round cutting tool for more elegant shapes. Gather any remaining dough fragments, gently reshaping and cutting additional biscuits.
- Arrange the prepared biscuits on the baking sheet, delicately brushing their surfaces with heavy cream and sprinkling a refined layer of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven, allowing the biscuits to transform into a light golden hue over 12 to 15 minutes.
- Carefully extract the baking sheet, immediately applying a glossy layer of melted butter across the biscuit tops. Allow a brief resting period on a cooling rack before presenting these warm, aromatic delicacies.
Notes
- Chilling butter and buttermilk creates incredible layers and texture in these biscuits.
- Overmixing destroys the delicate structure, resulting in tough, dense bread.
- Freshly cracked black pepper transforms the entire flavor profile with its robust, aromatic punch.
- Baking time varies based on biscuit thickness, so watch closely to prevent burning or undercooking.
- Buttermilk adds tangy richness and helps produce a tender, moist crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 267 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg