These simple 3-ingredient biscuits are made with just self-rising flour, buttermilk, and butter. With minimal mixing, they bake up tender, flaky, and perfectly fluffy. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or dinner—quick, easy, and full of buttery goodness.
EQUIPMENT
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry Blender
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups self-rising flour (plus extra for kneading)
- 6 tablespoons cold, diced salted butter
- ¾ to 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and diced cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture forms pea-sized lumps. Alternatively, you can use grated frozen butter to keep it colder longer.
- Add ½ cup of buttermilk and mix until a soft dough forms. Use a spatula or your hands to combine. If necessary, add ¼ to ½ cup more buttermilk until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until the dough holds together, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Pat the dough to about ¾-inch thickness.
- Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 10 biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the butter to firm up.
- Brush the biscuits with 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.
- After baking, brush the biscuits with the remaining tablespoon of melted butter. Make sure to melt this butter separately from the raw dough butter.
NOTES: Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For more tips and notes, check the blog post.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
- Sodium: 91mg
- Potassium: 52mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 310 IU
- Calcium: 27mg
- Iron: 0.2mg
