Description
Deliciously flaky sourdough buttermilk biscuits that elevate any meal with their tender, buttery goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold and chopped finely)
- ¼ cup shortening
- â…” cup buttermilk (cold)
- ½ cup sourdough starter or discard (cold)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add cold, finely chopped butter and shortening, and cut into the flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk and sourdough starter until the dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead gently 10-12 times.
- Shape dough into a 1-inch thick circle and cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bottoms are light golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack and serve warm.
Notes
For flakier biscuits, refrigerate cut biscuits for about 15 minutes before baking.