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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

1 h 30 minServes 7Nutri-Score D€
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what you need

Ingredients

7 people
  • all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains300 g
  • baking powderPantry24 g
  • salt (plus extra for sprinkling)Spices9 g
  • butter (frozen for 1 hour, shredded)Dairy113 g
  • buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)Dairy300 ml
  • butter (melted, for brushing)Dairy30 g

per serving

Nutrition

295kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
15 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • wooden spoon
  • cast iron skillet
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a mixing bowl.
    • Shred in the frozen butter and stir to combine.
    • Drizzle in the buttermilk, stir with a wooden spoon, then bring the dough together with your hands.
    Step 1
  2. Shape the biscuits

    • Place the dough on a clean floured surface.
    • Flatten to about 1.5 inches thickness.
    • Cut out 6-7 circles of dough.
    Step 2
  3. Arrange in the skillet

    • Place the dough circles in a lightly greased 9-inch cast iron skillet or baking dish.
    • Brush with buttermilk and sprinkle with salt.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Bake at 425 °F until golden brown on top.
    Step 4
  5. Finish

    • Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter while they are hot.
    Step 5