Buttermilk Biscuits: Reloaded

Name: Buttermilk Biscuits: Reloaded
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups plus 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus an additional 1/2 cup for dusting; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup leaf lard, chilled; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into very thin pats and chilled; 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, chilled

Instructions

Prep:25min

Light and flaky buttermilk biscuits like my grandma used to make — but better.I never really thought I could beat my grandmother’s biscuits. Since she passed away, I’ve come close by realizing that her arthritis was actually an ingredient. Her fingers hurt so much that she couldn’t really bend them when she kneaded the dough. When I started imitating her movements, my biscuits got better. Here's how I do it. Both U.S. standard and metric measures are listed, but for consistently delicious results, go metric. This recipe first appeared in Season 1 of Good Eats: Reloaded.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:57:55 GMT