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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
The steps to follow |
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F . This high temperature helps achieve a nice rise and golden-brown crust.
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. This ensures the leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
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Cut in the Butter:
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You should see small pea-sized pieces of butter throughout the mixture. This step is crucial for achieving the flaky texture.
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Add the Buttermilk:
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky and shaggy. Avoid overmixing, as this can lead to dense biscuits.
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Shape the Biscuits:
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again into a rectangle. This folding process helps to create layers in the biscuits.
- Using a floured biscuit cutter or a glass (about 2-3 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits from the dough. Press straight down without twisting to ensure a good rise. Gather any scraps, gently press them together, and cut out additional biscuits.
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Arrange and Bake:
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking pan. Arrange them close together for soft sides, or spaced apart for a crisper edge.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen beautifully.
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Cool and Serve:
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.