flakey butter biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the cold buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
7. Use a biscuit cutter (2-3 inches) to cut out biscuits.
8. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

• Keep all ingredients cold for the flakiest biscuits.
• For extra flaky biscuits, freeze the butter cubes for 15-20 minutes before using.
• Do not overmix the dough, as this will develop the gluten and make the biscuits tough.
• Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.