Learn how to make fluffy, buttery Waffle-House style biscuits at home. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect or breakfast or brunch or even as a side dish.
Ingredients
3cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
1teaspoonsalt
3/4cupunsalted butter, cold and diced
1cupbuttermilk, cold
1teaspoonsugar, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and s1 teaspoon sugar(if using). Add cold, cubed 3/4 cup unsalted butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in cold 1 cup buttermilk and stir until dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut using a round cutter.
Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and enjoy warm, plain or with butter, jam, or gravy.