High-Rise Buttermilk Biscuits
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Nov 10
- 1 min read
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Cold Ingredients:
It is crucial that the butter and buttermilk are extremely cold (ideally 40°F or 4°C) to ensure a high rise.
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Do Not Overwork:
Handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough develops gluten which results in tough biscuits.
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Substitution:
The use of bread flour is intentional for maximizing biscuit height, resulting in a unique texture different from the traditional soft Southern biscuit. For an extremely tender texture, you can substitute with a lower-protein all-purpose flour.
Notes
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Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl whisk together the flour sugar salt baking powder and baking soda.
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Toss the cold butter into the flour mixture to coat evenly. Work the butter between your fingers until the largest pieces are pea-sized.
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Drizzle the cold buttermilk over the mixture while stirring with a fork until the dough just begins to form but is still crumbly.
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Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gather the dough pressing firmly to bind it and flatten it into a 5-by-7-inch rectangle (¾ inch thick). Fold the dough in half turn 90∘
and fold again (creating layers).
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Press the dough into a 5-inch square (about 1 inch thick). Use a serrated knife to cut into 4 equal biscuits and separate them slightly. Brush the tops with buttermilk.
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Bake until the biscuits are puffed golden and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottoms, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a towel-lined basket to keep warm. Serve immediately.
Instructions
1 ½ cups (225 g) bread flour
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
7 tablespoons (105 g) cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
½ cup (125 ml) cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
whipped honey and salted butter (for serving)
High-Rise Buttermilk Biscuits
Anthology of Crumbs
There is no greater pleasure than a perfect biscuit, and this recipe delivers! We’ve taken the classic Southern approach minimal handling and maximum chill and enhanced it with a few key changes, including the use of bread flour, to ensure a superior, dramatic rise. These biscuits are light, pillowy, and utterly delicious served piping hot with plenty of sweet, whipped honey butter.
Servings :
4 biscuits
Calories:
Prep Time
15 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
35 min
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