Description
These Buttermilk Biscuits are a cozy breakfast treat featuring a fluffy, tender texture made with plant-based butter and buttermilk for a subtle tang and rich flavor. Simple ingredients, easy preparation, and versatile flavor make them a beloved morning favorite perfect for sweet or savory toppings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold plant-based butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start with cold plant-based butter, cubed into small pieces, and measure out your flour and leavening agents. Keep everything chilled to ensure the biscuits rise with that perfect fluffy texture.
- Mix your dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, natural gelling agent, and salt. This ensures even distribution for a consistent rise and texture.
- Cut in the butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the cold butter into the flour mixture until small pea-sized pieces remain. These pockets of butter will melt during baking to create flaky layers.
- Add the buttermilk: Pour the chilled buttermilk into the mixture and gently fold it in with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Shape and cut the biscuits: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently pat it out into a 1-inch thick rectangle, then fold it over a few times to build layers. Pat it down one final time and use a round cutter to shape your biscuits.
- Bake until golden: Transfer the biscuits to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top. Enjoy the heavenly aroma as they bake.
Notes
- Keep it cold: Use cold plant-based butter and buttermilk to promote flakiness and prevent melting before baking.
- Don’t overmix: Stir dough just until ingredients come together to avoid tough biscuits.
- Layer for fluff: Folding the dough a few times before cutting adds beautiful layers.
- Even thickness: Pat dough to uniform thickness to ensure even baking.
- Use a sharp cutter: Press straight down without twisting to help biscuits rise evenly without sealing edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: buttermilk biscuits, plant-based butter, vegan biscuits, breakfast, flaky biscuits, tender biscuits