Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits

Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits — what an amazing name! These biscuits are incredibly soft, flaky, and buttery, making them a real treat. If you want to indulge in rich, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, dinner, or any meal in between, this recipe is for you!

Here’s how to make Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits:

Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute)
• 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing the tops)

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the Biscuit Dough:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter remaining. The cold butter is key to making the biscuits flaky!

3. Add the Buttermilk:

1. Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture, and gently stir with a spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the biscuits dense.

4. Shape the Biscuits:

1. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4–5 times until it holds together. Be gentle! Over-kneading can make the biscuits tough.
2. Pat the dough into a rectangle or a rough circle about 1-inch thick.
3. Use a round biscuit cutter (or the rim of a drinking glass) to cut out biscuits, making sure to press straight down without twisting to keep the layers intact. Re-roll the scraps to cut out the remaining biscuits. This should make about 8–10 biscuits depending on size.

5. Bake the Biscuits:

1. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced out for crispier edges.
2. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

6. Finish with Buttery Goodness:

1. Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for that extra rich, buttery shine and flavor.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

1. Serve the biscuits warm with your favorite jam, honey, or just a little extra butter. They’re also perfect alongside fried chicken, gravy, or any savory dish!

Tips:

• Butter: Make sure the butter is COLD before you cut it into the flour. This helps create the flaky layers in the biscuits.
• Flour: If you want even flakier biscuits, try using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour, or a blend of both.
• Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a measuring cup and fill it up with regular milk to the 3/4 cup line. Let it sit for 5 minutes to “sour.”
• Frozen Butter: If you want a shortcut for getting those flaky layers, grate the cold butter with a cheese grater and then mix it into the dry ingredients.

These Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth soft, with a rich buttery flavor. Whether you serve them for breakfast, dinner, or just as a snack, they’ll be a crowd-pleaser! Do you have a favorite topping for your biscuits, or do you keep them simple with butter?