How to Make Amish Buttermilk Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Amish buttermilk biscuits are a beloved staple in Amish cuisine. These fluffy, tender biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for any meal. The buttermilk gives them a tangy flavor and helps to create their irresistibly light and airy texture. Making these biscuits from scratch is easy and rewarding, and they are sure to become a favorite in your household.

One of the unique features of Amish buttermilk biscuits is their simplicity. The recipe calls for basic ing...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ⅓ cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 7 biscuits

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Place on a floured surface and pat into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut biscuits using a 3.5-inch biscuit cutter. Arrange 6 biscuits in a circle, 1 in the center, edges touching.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are browned and tops are starting to brown, 11 to 14 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 590mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 94mg