Flaky Biscuits

Name: Flaky Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup (2 sticks) very cold salted butter, (cubed); 1 ¼ cups very cold whole buttermilk, (plus more as needed); 2 tablespoons melted salted butter, (divided)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This flaky biscuit recipe creates tall, buttery layers with a tender crumb. A few simple techniques guarantee light, fluffy Southern-style biscuits every time.

Updated at: Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:03:48 GMT