Buttercream Biscuits
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These buttercream biscuits are a delightful twist on classic buttermilk biscuits. With a soft, tender crumb and a hint of sweetness, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a base for strawberry shortcake.
Made with simple ingredients and a few helpful tips, you’ll achieve the perfect golden brown biscuits every time.
I love serving these buttercream biscuits when I am serving stew, chicken, or meatloaf. They are so easy to make and truly delicious since they are from scratch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Customizable: You can easily adapt this recipe with your favorite flavors or dietary preferences.
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses basic ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
- Flaky Layers: The combination of shortening and buttermilk creates tender, flaky layers that melt in your mouth.
- Versatile: These biscuits are perfect for sweet or savory toppings, making them ideal for various occasions.
- Quick to Make: With a short baking time and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch in no time.
Biscuits and rolls are always a great side dish for any meal. These buttermilk biscuits are made with simple ingredients. Don’t have buttermilk? Try these delicious Angel Biscuits.
Ingredients for homemade buttermilk biscuits
- Buttermilk
- All purpose flour
- Shortening
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Biscuit cutter or small glass
- Rolling pin
How to make this easy biscuit recipe
Step 1 – Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, sift flour.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, cut shortening into flour and sugar with a pastry cutter or two knives. Once fully blended, add baking powder, salt, and buttermilk.
Step 3 – Mix until blended. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
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Step 4 – Roll out dough on a floured surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll into 1″ thickness and cut into round biscuits using a biscuit cutter, or a small drinking glass.
Step 5 – Place in a round cake pan and bake for 14-16 minutes.
Optional: Let cool on a wire rack and top with melted butter before serving.
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Tips for the Best Results
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the dough just until the dry ingredients are combined. Overmixing can result in tough biscuits.
- Chill the Dough: If your kitchen is warm, consider chilling the biscuit dough for a few minutes before rolling it out. This helps the biscuits hold their shape and rise better.
- Roll Dough Gently: On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough to a 1-inch thickness. Avoid pressing too hard, which can lead to dense biscuits.
- Bake on a High Temperature: A preheated oven at 450°F ensures a quick rise and golden brown tops.
Substitutions and Variations
- Shortening Alternatives: If you prefer, unsalted butter or even a combination of butter and shortening can be used for a richer flavor.
- Sweet Additions: Add a tablespoon of caster sugar or icing sugar to the flour mixture for a slightly sweeter biscuit. These are great for dessert applications like strawberry shortcake.
- Buttermilk: Real buttermilk is truly best, but if you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute a mixture of ½ cup of milk with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. The lemon juice will curdle the milk a bit.
- Cast Iron: Feel free to make these the old fashioned way with a cast iron skillet.
FAQs About This Recipe
Yes! You can make the dough ahead and store it in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap. When ready to bake, roll the chilled dough, cut into rounds, and bake.
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on lined baking sheets, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
To keep them soft and tender, reheat the biscuits in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes. You can also warm them in the microwave for a few seconds.
Absolutely! If you’re serving a crowd, double the recipe, but remember to bake in batches to avoid overcrowding your large baking sheet.
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Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- In a large mixing bowl, cut shortening into flour and sugar with a pasty cutter or two knives.
- Once fully blended, add baking powder, salt and buttermilk.
- Mix until blended,
- Roll out dough on a floured surface.
- Roll into 1" thickness and cut into round biscuits using a biscuit cutter or small drinking glass.
- Place in a round cake pan and bake for 14-16 minutes.
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The perfect biscuits! The perfect meal side! And I love the idea of making them in a cast iron pan too.
They are so great year-round!