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Flaky Mile High Biscuits Recipe

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These flaky mile-high biscuits are tender, buttery, and perfectly layered, making them an ideal accompaniment to breakfast or dinner. Made with cold butter and buttermilk, they create a light, fluffy texture with a golden crust that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda to create your base mixture.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Using your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs, which helps create flaky layers.
  4. Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
  5. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it 3 to 4 times until it just comes together. This keeps the dough light and flaky without toughening it.
  6. Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1 1/4 inches thick with a rolling pin, preparing it for cutting.
  7. Cut Biscuits: Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out 10 to 12 rounds from the dough and arrange them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Freeze Biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill the biscuits, which helps them hold their shape and rise better during baking.
  9. Brush with Melted Butter and Bake: Remove biscuits from the freezer, brush the tops with melted butter for a golden crust, then bake them in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until they are golden brown and fluffy.
  10. Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the biscuits warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For extra flaky layers, you can fold the dough over itself a couple of times before cutting.
  • Use cold ingredients, especially butter and buttermilk, for the best flaky texture.
  • Do not overwork the dough; minimal mixing keeps the biscuits tender.
  • These biscuits can be frozen before baking and baked directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.
  • Serve with honey, jam, or sausage gravy for a classic Southern touch.

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