Description
Ina Garten’s buttermilk biscuits blend Southern charm with culinary precision. Flaky, golden layers promise a delightful companion to morning meals or hearty dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tbsps (170 grams or 1½ sticks) cold unsalted butter, coarsely grated
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cold extra-large egg
- ½ cup plus 2 tbsps (150 ml) cold buttermilk, shaken
- 1 extra-large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash
- Kosher salt
- Flaked sea salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C) / 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: In an electric mixer bowl, blend flour, baking powder, and kosher salt using the paddle attachment until uniformly combined.
- Butter Integration: Introduce cold grated butter to the dry mixture, mixing on low speed until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Liquid Combination: Whisk buttermilk and egg in a measuring cup until smoothly incorporated.
- Dough Formation: Pour the liquid mixture into the flour blend, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Dough Preparation: Transfer the dough to a generously floured surface and perform 6 gentle kneading turns to maintain a delicate texture.
- Shaping Process: Roll the dough to a 2-centimeter thickness and use a 6-centimeter round cutter to create biscuits, strategically positioning them on the prepared pan.
- Scrap Utilization: Gather remaining dough, re-roll, and cut additional biscuits to minimize waste.
- Finishing Touches: Brush biscuit tops with egg wash and sprinkle with flaked sea salt for enhanced flavor and appearance.
- Baking Finale: Bake for 20-22 minutes until the biscuits achieve a golden-brown exterior and are fully cooked, then serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Butter Chilling Technique: Freeze butter for 15 minutes before grating to ensure ultra-cold, perfect flaky texture that creates signature layers.
- Handling Dough Delicately: Minimal mixing prevents tough biscuits; stop kneading the moment dough comes together to maintain tender, light consistency.
- Strategic Baking Position: Position baking sheet in center of oven for even heat distribution, guaranteeing uniform golden-brown surfaces and consistent cooking.
- Freshness Maximization: Consume biscuits within 2-3 hours of baking for optimal taste and texture, as homemade biscuits lose their ideal crisp exterior rapidly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg