How to Make Cast Iron Buttermilk Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked biscuits wafting through the kitchen. The warm, flaky goodness of a homemade buttermilk biscuit is a comfort food classic that pairs perfectly with a hearty meal or can stand alone as a delightful snack. In this recipe, we will explore the art of making buttermilk biscuits in a cast iron skillet, which imparts a unique flavor and crispy texture to the biscuits.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cold butter, divided
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place 1 tablespoon butter in two 10-inch cast iron skillets.
  • Place skillets in the preheated oven to heat up and melt butter, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix buttermilk and eggs together in a small bowl.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. Rub in remaining 6 tablespoons butter with your fingers until mixture is crumbly. Gently stir in buttermilk mixture until dough just starts to come together.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough into 24 biscuits.
  • Remove skillets from the oven. Arrange 12 biscuits side-by-side in each, their edges touching.
  • Return skillets to the oven and bake until biscuits are puffed and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    122 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 70mg