Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
There’s nothing quite like a warm, homemade buttermilk biscuit straight from the oven. These biscuits are tender, flaky, golden brown, and made with just a few simple ingredients.
They’re perfect alongside breakfast, served with butter and honey, or topped with a hearty Old-Fashioned Sausage Gravy.
Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
- Simple ingredients – You probably already have everything you need.
- Made from scratch – No canned biscuits here!
- Tender and flaky – Grated butter helps create those delicious layers.
- Perfect for breakfast – Serve them with eggs, bacon, sausage, or gravy.
- Easy enough for a beginner – No complicated techniques required.
The Secret to Tender, Flaky Biscuits
One of my favorite tricks when making biscuits is to grate the butter.
Instead of cutting a stick of butter into cubes, grate it using the large holes of a box grater. The small pieces of cold butter are easy to work into the flour and create little pockets of butter throughout the dough.
Those pockets of butter melt as the biscuits bake, helping create that tender, flaky texture we all love.
For the best results, keep your butter and buttermilk cold and work the dough as little as possible.
How to Make Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
1. Combine the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add the grated butter
Grate one stick of cold butter and add it to the flour mixture. Gently work the butter into the flour until it is distributed throughout.
Don’t worry about making it perfectly uniform. Those little pieces of butter are exactly what we want.
3. Add the buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until a soft dough forms.
Be careful not to overmix. The dough doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth.
4. Shape the biscuits
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring it together.
Pat or roll the dough to your desired thickness and cut into biscuits.
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet, leaving a little space between them.
5. Bake
Bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are beautifully golden brown.
Serve them warm with butter, honey, jam, or your favorite gravy.
What to Serve with Homemade Biscuits
These biscuits are especially delicious with Old-Fashioned Sausage Gravy. The flaky biscuit soaks up all that creamy, savory gravy, making a simple breakfast feel like something really special.
They’re also delicious with:
- Butter and honey
- Homemade jam or preserves
- Eggs and bacon
- Country ham
- Fried chicken
- Breakfast sausage
- Strawberry shortcake
A Simple Recipe Worth Keeping
There is something comforting about recipes like this. They’re the kind of recipes you can make again and again without having to think too much about them.
A bowl, a few simple ingredients, and a hot oven are all you need.
And honestly, there’s nothing quite like pulling a pan of warm biscuits from the oven and watching everyone gather around the kitchen.
That’s the kind of simple living I love about cooking from scratch here at Simpler Thymes Homestead.
What Goes Great With Homemade Biscuits
These homemade biscuits are delicious on their own, but they’re even better paired with a few of our favorite homemade recipes.
If you make it, I’d love to hear how you served your homemade buttermilk biscuits! Leave a comment below and let me know what you thought.
And if you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out more of our from-scratch recipes and simple homestead living here at Simpler Thymes Homestead.
Until next time, keep it simple, make it from scratch, and enjoy the little things.
— Marian
Simpler Thymes Homestead
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
These homemade buttermilk biscuits are tender, flaky, golden brown, and made with simple pantry staples. Perfect with butter, honey, jam, or Southern sausage gravy.
Ingredients
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 tablespoon baking powder
- - ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 1 stick cold butter, grated
- - 1¼ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Grate the cold butter and add it to the flour mixture. Gently toss to distribute the butter throughout the flour.
- Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll it to your desired thickness.
- Cut the dough into 8–10 biscuits and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, jam, or sausage gravy.
Notes
Tips for the Best Biscuits
Keep your butter cold. Cold butter is important for creating flaky biscuits.
Don't overwork the dough. The less you handle the dough, the more tender your biscuits will be.
Don't skip the grated butter. It's an easy way to distribute cold butter throughout the dough.
Serve them warm. Biscuits are at their best fresh from the oven!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these biscuits ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the biscuit dough, cut the biscuits, and refrigerate them until you're ready to bake. For the best texture, bake them fresh.
Can I freeze homemade biscuits?
Yes. Cut biscuits can be frozen before baking. Place them in a freezer-safe container and bake from frozen, adding a little extra baking time as needed.
What can I serve with buttermilk biscuits?
These biscuits are delicious with butter and honey, homemade jam, breakfast meats, eggs, or Southern sausage gravy.
Final Thoughts
Homemade biscuits don't have to be intimidating. With a few simple ingredients and a gentle touch, you can have a pan of warm, golden biscuits right from your own oven.
So grab that stick of butter, pour yourself some buttermilk, and give these old-fashioned homemade biscuits a try. I think you'll find they become one of those recipes you come back to again and again.
