Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits🥗 Side
Tall, flaky, and buttery homemade biscuits. Perfect for soaking up gravy or enjoying with butter and honey.
By Sarah Chen, Home Cook Enthusiast
The best side dishes do not just fill space on the plate — they earn their spot. This flaky buttermilk biscuits is exactly that kind of recipe: simple enough to make on a busy weeknight, flavorful enough to hold its own next to any main course, and satisfying in a way that makes you reach for seconds.
Take your time with each step and trust the process. The flavors build on each other as you cook, and rushing through will cost you the depth that makes this dish special. A little patience in the kitchen always pays off.
This pairs well with almost any protein, from a simple roasted chicken to grilled steak or baked salmon. Make extra — it reheats well and having a ready-made side dish in the fridge makes weeknight cooking significantly easier.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until pea-sized pieces remain.
- Add buttermilk and stir just until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn out onto a floured surface, pat to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut with a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter. Place on baking sheet touching slightly.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Brush tops with melted butter.
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