Ultra-fluffy, buttery Southern-style biscuits that bake in a pool of melted butter for golden, crispy edges.
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
Instructions:
1. Prep the Butter Bath
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish and melt in the oven (about 2 minutes). Swirl to coat the bottom.
2. Make the Dough
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Pour in buttermilk and stir until just combined (lumpy is fine—don’t overmix!).
3. Bake in Butter
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the melted butter (it’ll pool around the biscuits). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
4. Serve Hot
Brush tops with leftover pan butter. Pull apart and enjoy!
Tips:
🧈 Extra flavor: Add 1 minced garlic clove or 1 tsp herbs to the melted butter.
🔥 Crispy edges: For deeper browning, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
🥛 No buttermilk? Use plain yogurt thinned with milk (1:1 ratio).
These buttery clouds are perfect with gravy, jam, or just plain! 😍
Want cheesy biscuits? Fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar before baking!