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3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

A quick and simple recipe for fluffy, buttery biscuits made with just three ingredients, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups self-rising flour Provides structure and rise.
Fat
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Creates flaky layers and rich flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk Activates leavening agents for tenderness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add self-rising flour to a large bowl. Cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Mixing and Shaping
  1. Create a well, pour in cold buttermilk, and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat to ¾-inch thick, fold in thirds twice, pat out again, and cut biscuits.
Baking
  1. Arrange biscuits on the baking sheet, brush tops with buttermilk, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Notes

Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.