1cupcold buttermilk, plus additional for brushing(250 ml)
Additional Flavor Mix-in Suggestions (pick only 2):
½cupshredded or crumbled cheese such as cheddar, swiss, parmesan or feta
½cupbulkier ingredients like scallions, crumbled bacon, nuts, dried fruit, or sliced jalapenos, etc
1-2tablespoonsfresh chopped herbs
1-2clovesgarlic, minced
½-1teaspoondried herbs
¼-½teaspoonspices or seasoning such as cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, etc.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the butter with a pastry cutter or a fork until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add 1 cup buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough comes together. If adding mix-ins, stir in now. Dough will be thick, mix only as needed to bring dough together.
Use a large cookie scoop or a spoon to drop by rounded 3-4 tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately if possible, biscuits are best when they are fresh. If there are leftovers, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
Notes:
Nutrition information is for plain biscuits only and is an estimate.
To make cheddar biscuits: add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
To make garlic and herb biscuits: add 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herb and 1 clove of garlic, minced.
To make bacon and scallion biscuits: add ½ cup crumbled bacon, ½ cup chopped scallions, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.