Flaky Mile High Biscuits

Serve warm. I will also say that a little bit of additional melted butter right on top never hurt anyone.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes

  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.

  • Add cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.

  • Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 10-12 rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter.

  • Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.

  • Remove biscuits from freezer and brush tops with butter. Place into oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.