Description
Ina Garten’s buttermilk biscuits embody Southern comfort with their flaky, golden perfection. Warm, buttery layers promise a melt-in-your-mouth experience that beckons you to savor each delightful bite of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams or 1½ sticks) cold unsalted butter, coarsely grated
- 1 cold extra-large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Kosher salt
- Flaked sea salt (such as Maldon)
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (150 ml) cold buttermilk, shaken
- 1 extra-large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 220°C (fan 200°C) / 425°F and positioning a parchment-lined sheet pan for baking.
- Combine dry ingredients in an electric mixer’s bowl, incorporating flour, baking powder, and kosher salt with precision.
- Incorporate cold grated butter into the dry mixture using the paddle attachment, mixing on low speed until the texture becomes crumbly and integrated.
- Create a liquid mixture by whisking buttermilk and one egg in a small measuring cup until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold the buttermilk-egg liquid into the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough becomes just moistened and cohesive.
- Transfer the dough onto a generously floured surface and perform a brief kneading technique, approximately 6 gentle turns to maintain delicate texture.
- Roll the dough to a uniform thickness of 2 centimeters (¾ inch), ensuring even consistency across the surface.
- Utilize a 6 centimeters (2½ inch) round cutter to shape biscuits, strategically placing them on the prepared sheet pan.
- Collect remaining dough scraps, re-roll, and cut additional biscuits to minimize waste.
- Apply a delicate egg wash across the biscuit tops, then sprinkle with flaked sea salt for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake the biscuits for 20 to 22 minutes, monitoring until the surfaces achieve a golden-brown coloration and the interior becomes fully cooked.
- Serve immediately while warm to maximize flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Preserve the cold temperature of butter by removing it directly from the refrigerator, ensuring maximum flakiness in your biscuits.
- Stop mixing the dough the moment ingredients combine, preventing tough textures and maintaining a tender crumb.
- Select a razor-sharp biscuit cutter to create precise edges that guarantee beautiful rising during baking.
- Apply a generous egg wash coating for a lustrous, golden-brown exterior that looks professionally crafted.
- Transfer unbaked biscuits to the oven immediately after preparation to maintain their light and airy structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (approx. 55g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg