EASY EXTRA BUTTERY FLAKY HOMEMADE BISCUITS
These flaky homemade biscuits are a must have on your breakfast menu! They've got butter, lots of it, that adds saltiness which then creates for you, this perfect flaky biscuit. They pull apart so easily & melt in your mouth. Serve them warm with some butter & jam to enjoy for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cps self-rising flour plus more for working surface
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 sticks salted butter cold & cut into small pieces
- 1 egg beaten, plus 1 for brushing
- 3/4 cup buttermilk plus 1 tbsp for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients - the flour, baking powder & baking soda. Add the cold, cubed butter & mix together.Add in the beaten egg - stir until combined. Pour in the buttermilk & mix together until you have a sticky dough. If it's too dry, add more buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time until you have your desired consistency.Cover the bowl & refrigerate for 30 minutes.While the dough is resting, preheat the oven to 400 F & line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the dough out of the fridge & scrape it onto your floured surface. Use a floured rolling pin & roll the dough out until it's about 1/2 inch thick. Take a floured round cutter (or the top of a cup) & begin cutting out your biscuits. Place them on the parchment paper lined baking sheet, until you've filled it up. Arrange them so they are touching.In a small dish, whisk together the egg & 1 tbsp buttermilk. Brush the mixture on the top of the biscuits. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack & bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Take them out of the oven & let them cool on the pan on a rack.Cut a biscuit in half & smear with butter. Serve warm & enjoy!