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    Published: Aug 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 4, 2021 by Pam

    Easy Buttermilk Biscuits: 3 Ingredients

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    This recipe for easy buttermilk biscuits has just three ingredients and comes out flaky and perfect every time. Video instructions are included.

    close up of easy buttermilk biscuits

    FEATURED COMMENT: “I made these today. Total time including baking, 20min. They are beautiful , light , flaky, and delicious !“

    Basic buttermilk biscuits are a homemade southern staple

    We have some fun and unique biscuits here on our site. Sweet Potato Biscuits are a fall favorite, but really they’re good any time of year.

    Asiago Cheese and Black Pepper Biscuits are another super easy recipe with a twist. They go perfectly with lots of soups and stews. Cinnamon Biscuits are made with a very similar recipe and are great with a little icing on top.

    Mexican Style Biscuits will make you think of Mexican Cornbread, but in biscuit form. If you love a spicy kick you’ll love them. And then there are Cajun Hush Puppies and Pimento Cheese Biscuits, oh my!

    But, we thought it was high time we had a recipe here for basic but easy buttermilk biscuits. We worked a while perfecting the recipe because we want you to be sure your biscuits will come out just right every time.

    buttermilk biscuits piled up

    It’s true! This is a 3 ingredient biscuit recipe:

    All you need to make them is self rising flour, buttermilk and butter.

    If needed you can make a buttermilk substitute with plain milk and either lemon juice or white vinegar. Just put a Tablespoon of one of those acidics in a measuring cup and then fill it up with milk to make one cup. Stir and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before using.

    You can easily make a self rising flour substitue too. For every cup of all purpose flour add two teaspoons of baking powder and one-half teaspoon of salt. Stir well and then re-measure before adding to your recipe.

    buttermilk biscuits in background with ingredients in front

    How to make these flaky biscuits (be sure to watch the video):

    woman rolling biscuit dough
    photo cred: Angie Webb

    THE NUMBER ONE TIP FOR MAKING PERFECT BISCUITS EVERY TIME IS TO KEEP YOUR INGREDIENTS COLD!

    Follow these steps

    1. Freeze the butter.

    2. Chill the buttermilk in the measuring cup.

    3. Measure the flour into a bowl and chill the bowl.

    4. Lightly flour a surface for rolling and cutting the biscuits.

    5. Grate the butter with a box grater on the side with the larger holes.

    6. Add the butter to the flour a little at a time tossing after each addition.

    7. Stir in the buttermilk just until blended.

    8. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat down until it’s about ½ inch thick.

    9. Fold the dough over in half and pat down, repeating this step four times.

    10. Roll with a rolling pin or pat down until about ½ inch thick and then cut with biscuit cutter in desired size. Use a straight down and up motion with the cutter – do not twist.

    11. Place biscuits nearly touching on parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter if desired.

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    biscuits lined up on board

    Why it’s so important to keep the ingredients cold:

    The little grated pieces of butter are what creates the flakes in your biscuits. If it starts to get warm the butter will just sort of “melt” into the flour.

    Keeping everything cold means the butter will remain intact. When you pat down the dough you are flattening the butter bits. Your biscuits will then bake into flaky pillows of southern buttermilk goodness!

    Sliced open your biscuits are going to make a classic southern meal when topped with homemade sausage gravy, Cajun gravy, or old fashioned tomato gravy.

    THIS RECIPE MADE OUR “BEST OF THE YEAR” LIST. ALL THE OTHERS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

    Easy Buttermilk Biscuits: 3 Ingredients

    Pam
    Flaky buttermilk biscuits with just 3 ingredients come out perfectly every time.
    4.16 from 220 votes
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    Servings 12 biscuits
    Calories 106 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2½ cups self-rising flour
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 stick butter 1 stick equals ½ cup

    Instructions
     

    • Freeze the stick of butter. Chill the measured flour and buttermilk.
    • Grate the buttter, tossing it with the flour a little at a time.
    • Stir in the buttermilk just until the ingredients are blended. If dough feels dry 1-2 Tablespoons additional buttermilk can be stirred in.
    • Place dough on a lightly floured surface and pat down to about ½ inch thickness. Fold in half and pat to ½ inch again. Repeat the fold and pat down step 4 times.
    • Roll with a rolling pin or pat down with hands until about ½ inch thick.
    • Cut with a biscuit cutter using a straight down and up motion (do not twist). Place biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet nearly touching.
    • Bake at 450 degrees 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter if desired.

    Video

    Notes

    Using a 2 and ½ inch biscuit cutter will yield approximately 12 biscuits. You can cut biscuits once and then re-roll the dough and cut again to get the most biscuits from the dough. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    one single buttermilk biscuit

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    • Glass measuring cups
    • Box grater for grating the butter
    • Rolling pin (we love a traditional wooden one)
    • Biscuit cutters
    • Parchment paper
    • Sweet Potato Butter for spreading on those biscuits

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    Comments

    1. Pavani says

      August 18, 2020 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      WOW, those biscuits look so flaky, buttery and inviting. With just 3 ingredients – this is such an easy to make recipe. Thank you for the detailed tips – will try these out for my family.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 18, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Hope everyone loves them as much as we do!

        Reply
        • Alicia J Hoffman says

          March 01, 2021 at 9:20 pm

          I have been making biscuits for nearly 40 years because my husband loves biscuits and sausage gravy. However, mine have never come out as high and flaky as every recipe I’ve tried has claimed…UNTIL NOW!!! This simple recipe is PERFECT. I made them tonight and they came out flaky, tender, and so, so, high! And they were delicious! Thank you so much! My husband will never have to suffer another biscuit fail again!

          Reply
          • Pam says

            March 02, 2021 at 11:05 am

            Yay! So happy to hear this, Alicia! Thank you for coming back to let us know. Happy Biscuit Making!

            Reply
    2. Toni says

      August 18, 2020 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      These biscuits were so good! And the recipe is really easy to follow!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 18, 2020 at 10:26 am

        Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Toni.

        Reply
    3. Beth Sachs says

      August 18, 2020 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      A nice easy to follow recipe for buttermilk biscuits.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 18, 2020 at 11:13 am

        Thanks, Beth!

        Reply
    4. Shanna says

      August 18, 2020 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      These look so light and fluffy. I am definetly going to try these with a little sausage and gravy this weekend.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 18, 2020 at 11:14 am

        That sounds wonderful!

        Reply
    5. Cookilicious says

      August 18, 2020 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      I didn’t know you could make them eggless..will try this for sure.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 20, 2020 at 11:37 am

        Well, that’s a new one on us as we have never heard of putting eggs in biscuits. Hope you’ll enjoy this recipe.

        Reply
    6. Margi says

      August 22, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      Saw a chef on TV who’s specializes in biscuits and gravy but prior to starting he takes his measured flour and the bowl and puts both in the freezer. When he’s ready to make them just pulls it and the butter out, which has been cut and frozen and makes the biscuits. I’ve thought what a neat idea but I’m only cooking for one now and it takes a real special occasion to make these but always thought I would try his method.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 24, 2020 at 8:30 am

        Interesting… same concept except we just chill the bowl and flour.

        Reply
      • Heather says

        October 30, 2022 at 11:15 am

        5 stars
        This is now my go to biscuit recipe. I do use equal amount of crisco vs butter just because I like the texture better. Absolutely perfection.

        Reply
    7. harold gordon says

      September 06, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      what temperature do you bake these at ? i did’nt see that in the instruction s!?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 07, 2020 at 7:48 am

        Hi Harold, Yes, please check the recipe card for step #7. It starts out “Bake at 450 degrees…”

        Enjoy those biscuits!

        Reply
    8. Pj says

      October 16, 2020 at 7:41 am

      5 stars
      I made these today. Total time including baking, 20min. They are beautiful , light , flaky, and delicious !
      Brushed butter, and honey on top, and shared with the neighbors . A hit all around. Sorry l could not take picture. Thank you, for this simple easy to follow recipe…

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 16, 2020 at 11:18 am

        You are making me hungry, PJ! Thanks for your kind comment.

        Reply
    9. Joe says

      November 19, 2020 at 10:39 am

      DELICIOUS! The first words out of my grandsons mouth when he bit into the biscuit was “MMMMMMMM” They were great I had to agree. I folded them too many times so they didn’t rise as much as the could have but they looked and tasted great!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 19, 2020 at 10:43 am

        That’s great to hear! Thanks for letting us know Joe!

        Reply
    10. Hansel says

      November 28, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      I tried this biscuit recipe this morning I didn’t have buttermilk but I had powdered buttermilk so I use milk and powdered buttermilk I didn’t have self rising flour so I added 1 tablespoon of baking powder and a teaspoon of salt because my butter was unsalted the biscuits were light fluffy airy and a I got rave reviews. I will definitely try it again. I served it with agave and my family ate it with strawberry jelly

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 28, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        So happy to hear it, Hansel! Be sure to note that we have included substitutes for buttermilk and self-rising flour, but it sounds like your workarounds turned out fine.

        Reply
    11. Jessie says

      December 04, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      Buttermilk biscuits are one of my favorite foods! But, I’ve always been intimidated to make them. Love these helpful tips and the recipe looks gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 04, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Thanks so much, Jessie! They’re really easy – give it a try.

        Reply
    12. Shanna A. says

      December 04, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      These were so light and flaky and were the perfect addition to my sausage gravy.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 04, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        Yay! Glad you loved them Shanna.

        Reply
    13. Alison says

      December 04, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      These biscuits are gorgeous! They baked up so light and fluffy! Using the self-rising flour really helped!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 04, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        Super simple, huh? Thank you Alison.

        Reply
    14. Angela says

      December 04, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      3 ingredients! It doesn’t get easier then that. So flaky and delicious.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 04, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        Exactly right. Thanks, Angela!

        Reply
    15. Beth says

      December 04, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      There are few more delicious food treats on the planet! We just loved them with chicken fried steak!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 04, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        Agreed! Thanks, Beth!

        Reply
    16. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says

      December 09, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t believe how easy they were to make and how soft and fluffy they turned out! It was my daughter’s first baking on her own project and long may it last! Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 09, 2020 at 12:43 pm

        Yay! We love seeing new cooks emerge! Thanks for letting us know.

        Reply
    17. Alisa Infanti says

      December 09, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      These were so light and buttery… heaven!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 09, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Awww…. thanks Alisa!

        Reply
    18. Kathryn Donangelo says

      December 09, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      These are the BEST biscuits for any meal! I love how they are only made with 3 ingredients. I will be making these again next week. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 09, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Thank you for your kind works, Kathryn!

        Reply
    19. Toni Dash says

      December 09, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      I love these!! It was a hit at my house!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 09, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Awesome! Thanks, Toni!

        Reply
    20. Rebecca says

      December 09, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at 3 ingredients! these are so light & fluffy! yum

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 09, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        Thank you, Rebecca!

        Reply
    21. Carol says

      December 13, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Can you make the biscuits and freeze before baking so you can cook them later? If yes, would you cook them from frozen or would you have to thaw before baking?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 13, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Hi Carol,

        The only way we have tested freezing them is after they’re baked and then thaw before warming up. To freeze them unbaked my suggestion would be to thaw before baking, but again, we haven’t tested that. If you do them we would love it if you would come back and leave a comment on how they turn out.

        Reply
        • Carol says

          December 19, 2020 at 3:05 pm

          Hi Pam,
          I tried freezing the biscuits before baking and then cooking at 450 for 14 minutes from frozen. They rose good and tasted good. The only thing I noticed was that the tops were a little crunchy. I also tried freezing before baking, thawing an hour or so and baking. That didn’t work – they came out like hockey pucks. So, while it kind of worked, there is nothing like making and baking right away.

          Reply
          • Pam says

            December 20, 2020 at 7:06 pm

            Thank you for reporting back Carol. It’s so great when readers can share their experiences with each other and with us.

            Reply
    22. Debbie says

      December 18, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      I gave up making biscuits years ago. But I saw your recipe and thought I’d try one more time and boy am I glad I did was so easy and tasted absolutely wonderful flaky and so buttery. Thank you for posting this recipe I will be making these very often.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 18, 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Thank you so much for letting us know Debbie! Hopefully your comments with encourage others to give them a try too!

        Reply
    23. Beth says

      December 18, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      These look so yummy and easy! I can’t wait to make these! My family is going to love them!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 18, 2020 at 6:57 pm

        They really are simple. Thanks, Beth!

        Reply
    24. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      December 18, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      These look so fluffy and soft! What great tips for making the perfect biscuits!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 18, 2020 at 6:57 pm

        Thanks much, Patty!

        Reply
    25. Nathan says

      December 18, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      I am a HUGE fan of biscuits, and the fact that these are just 3 ingredients is so convenient!

      Reply
    26. Suzy says

      December 18, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t believe how easy these are to make and how fluffy they come out! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 18, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        Thanks so much, Suzy!

        Reply
    27. Jamie says

      December 18, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      These look fabulous and I love how they’re made with just three ingredients! Saving to make later this week!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 20, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks, Jamie! Bet they’ll be awesome!

        Reply
    28. Rachel says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:12 am

      I’ve never baked biscuits before, but these turned out great! Thanks for creating such a detailed recipe and explaining not only how to make my own buttermilk and self-rising flour (can’t get either where I live) but also explaining why the ingredients need to be chilled (otherwise I probably would have skipped those steps to the detriment of the biscuits)!
      Really delicious and easy to make!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 29, 2020 at 10:47 am

        So happy they turned out great Rachel! Thanks for coming back to let us know.

        Reply
    29. Rachel says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      Sorry, I forgot to rate the recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 29, 2020 at 10:47 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    30. Donna says

      January 31, 2021 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you. I have made these these several times and they are delicious! Question… any tricks for grating the butter? It’s always very time consuming and really hard on my wrist and hands using my standard cheese grater.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 02, 2021 at 2:27 pm

        Donna, have you looked for a rotary grater that makes larger pieces? Most of them have small holes for grating, but possibly you could find one with larger holes and that would be easier on your wrists. I always grate it pretty fast for a few seconds and then take a break to toss the butter in the flour. Another idea is trying the frozen butter in a food processor, but I’ve not tested that.

        Reply
    31. Beth says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and yummy! I can’t wait to give these a try! My family is going to love this!

      Reply
    32. Carrie Robinson says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      Freezing the butter is genius! Definitely trying this recipe soon. 🙂

      Reply
    33. Angela says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious light and fluffy biscuits! I didn’t have self rising flour so I used your alternative. Came out great.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 15, 2021 at 1:03 pm

        Awesome! Thank you Angela!

        Reply
    34. Ashley F. says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously the BEST biscuits! So flaky and buttery! Easy to make!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 15, 2021 at 1:03 pm

        We love them, too. Thank you, Ashley!

        Reply
    35. Jenn says

      February 15, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      I was always really intimidated by biscuits but your simple recipe and helpful tips got me over my hurdle! Now I’m a biscuit pro and the kids come running when they smell them baking!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 15, 2021 at 1:02 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear that.

        Reply
    36. Claudia Lamascolo says

      March 11, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      You had me with those 3 ingredients, everyone loves biscuits and mine are always dry trying these tonight!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 16, 2021 at 1:58 pm

        You won’t be disappointed!

        Reply
    37. Lilly says

      March 11, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      These are perfect for a quick and easy meal! My boyfriend and I love them! I will definitely be making these again!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 16, 2021 at 1:58 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    38. Angela says

      March 11, 2021 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! These are divine. It’s three ingredient perfection… yum!!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 16, 2021 at 1:59 pm

        You got that right! Thanks, Angela!

        Reply
    39. Denay DeGuzman says

      March 11, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      My family loves homemade buttermilk biscuits. I love that these are easy to make with just 3 ingredients. Ideal for biscuits and gravy.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 16, 2021 at 1:59 pm

        Yes, they are. Thanks so much.

        Reply
    40. Wanda says

      March 11, 2021 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for a biscuit recipe for awhile since my family has been requesting them. Can’t wait to try these biscuits!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 16, 2021 at 1:59 pm

        You and your family will love them.

        Reply
    41. Diane Patchen says

      April 18, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      the biscuit were excellent and so easy. They were fluffy and not dry.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 19, 2021 at 9:47 am

        Yay! Happy to hear that. Thanks, Diane!

        Reply
    42. Cathy says

      June 18, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      These biscuits sound delicious. Will they work with a bit of ham on them and a little jam?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 19, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        That would be wonderful!

        Reply
    43. Cheri says

      August 19, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Can’t wait to try these…….how many does this recipe make?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 19, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        Hi Cheri, Per the recipe card you will get approximately 12 biscuits with a 2-1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Of course, you can use a smaller one and will get more, or a larger one and get less. Hope you love them!

        Reply
    44. humiyo says

      August 27, 2021 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Am rate this recipe 5 star becuase 1st i tried it last night and then here come to give feedback ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
      This is supper cool and yummy
      Thank you so much
      https://coffeeccinos.com/espresso-vs-nespresso/

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 31, 2021 at 10:30 am

        Thank you for taking the time to let us know and leave a star rating! We really appreciate it.

        Reply
    45. Sharan Mitchell-Grant says

      September 21, 2021 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      Easy turned out fluffy and flaky. My family love the biscuits with gravy

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 21, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        Yay! Thank you for taking the time to let us know and star rate the recipe.

        Reply
    46. Elena says

      September 29, 2021 at 11:12 am

      what to if you not have buttermilk?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 04, 2021 at 9:04 am

        Hi Elena, There are substitution instructions within the post for using either vinegar or lemon juice and plain milk for making a buttermilk substitution.

        Reply
    47. Aline says

      October 23, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      Great biscuits!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 24, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Thanks so much, Aline!

        Reply
    48. Deb says

      November 07, 2021 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      I made these biscuits this morning. The only thing I did differently was add a heaping tablespoon of sugar to mixture and brushing tops with melted butter. My apologies for not posting picture but they were just too enticing not to immediately dig into. I was not disappointed. The inside of the biscuit was soft and fluffy with a crispy crust! Soooo good! I think I have my new go to biscuit recipe! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 07, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        Thanks so much for letting us know, Deb! We do suggest an optional brushing with butter but have never tried adding sugar So glad you loved then!

        Reply
    49. Karyn says

      November 11, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! I have been home baking/making for the last ten years, every time I have tried making biscuits it has been an EPIC FAIL!!!! Well, fail no more!!! Thanks to y’all’s amazing instructions and recipe I have finally been able to produce a batch of flakey and delicious buttermilk biscuits that my boys will enjoy (as will I)!! This will now be my go to recipe and I no longer have to fear the dreaded biscuit!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 14, 2021 at 11:34 am

        Yay! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know, Karyn. Your comment gives us happy hearts!

        Reply
    50. Gwen K. says

      January 08, 2022 at 5:32 pm

      Have you tried making the biscuits in a food processor? I can grate with mine.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 08, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        No, do you just mean grating the butter? That might work, but I would not try to stir the biscuits up in a food processor. If you try it let us know how it turns out. I think the dough would get overworked.

        Reply
    51. Marilyn says

      January 14, 2022 at 10:17 am

      Thanks for sharing and adding the tips for substitutes. I am not a baker, but do bake sometimes for my guys. I have gotten into a habit of forgetting to get my butter to room temp. for most recipes,that call for it. I always freeze my butter as I stock up when on sale,we use creamy butter a lot. I learned years ago, to grate frozen butter sticks, its a life saver!!

      Reply
    52. Leah says

      January 17, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      I followed the directions and mine turned out flat and not done in the middle?????
      I might try again another day but not happy.
      Leah

      Reply
    53. Pam says

      February 06, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      Fantastic, easy biscuits! Thank you so much this recipe.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 06, 2022 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you for letting us know! It would mean a lot to us if you could come back and leave a star rating.

        Reply
    54. Sandra says

      March 18, 2022 at 9:35 am

      These look delish! My momma made buttermilk biscuits with Crisco not butter, and she never measured. LOL We always told her that her secret ingredient was the sip she would always take out of the cup of buttermilk. I will have to try your recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 19, 2022 at 12:31 pm

        Awww… that’s so sweet. We used to make biscuits with shortening too, but found that butter has so much more flavor. We’ll never go back now.

        Reply
    55. Ann says

      March 29, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      Can you add a little more buttermilk to make drop biscuits?

      Reply
      • Pam says

        March 29, 2022 at 6:26 pm

        Hi Ann, We’ve never tried it, but the dough is quite wet anyway. If I wanted to make drop biscuits I don’t think I would add more liquid. Let us know how it turns out.

        Reply
    56. Shari L Kalous says

      April 26, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      1 star
      This is the WORST biscut recipe ever~ Followed to a T and after 30 minutes still were gooey in the middle! Wow, so disappointed!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 27, 2022 at 10:13 am

        We are so sorry to hear this happened to you Shari! After so many people have successfully made these biscuits we can’t help but think there is a culprit other than the recipe. Have you checked to see if your oven is properly calibrated? It doesn’t seem possible that you could bake biscuits of any type at 450 degrees for 30 minutes and have gooey centers. Better check that oven!

        Reply
    57. Annette says

      May 01, 2022 at 7:56 am

      Hi! Your recipe calls for 1 cup of butter. 1 cup of butter is equal to 2 sticks of butter, being one stick is only 1/2 a cup .Also, is that unsalted or sweet cream butter being used?

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      • Pam says

        May 01, 2022 at 8:49 am

        Hi Annette,
        Please look at the recipe again. It calls for 1 stick of butter, with a notation that 1 stick equals 1/2 cup. You can use either type butter and your biscuits will be delicious.

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    58. Claire says

      May 04, 2022 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      I’ve tried quite a few and most were really good but this will be my keeper!! So good and easy

      Reply
      • Pam says

        May 05, 2022 at 5:03 pm

        Yay! Thank you for taking the time to let us know Claire!

        Reply
    59. Mona says

      June 12, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy biscuit recipe! My family loved them and they had Great flavor and texture. Will definitely be my go to recipe from now on!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        June 13, 2022 at 9:48 am

        Yay! Thanks for the star rating and for letting us know.

        Reply
    60. John says

      July 03, 2022 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for the great recipe! So quick & easy, & they came out perfect & delicious! I didn’t have any buttermilk on hand, so I used 1 tablespoon white vinegar, mixed with 1 cup heavy cream.

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      • Pam says

        July 03, 2022 at 6:31 pm

        Thanks for letting us know John, and thank you for the 5 star rating! It really means a lot to us.

        Reply
    61. Debby perry says

      August 01, 2022 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      What would be the best way to reheat leftover biscuits? If in the oven, what temperature and for how long? Would you wrap in foil or just place uncovered on a baking sheet? We loved this recipe. Thanks for the great tips.

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      • Pam says

        August 01, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        Thanks so much Debby! I usually leave mine uncovered and warm them at 400 for about 5 minutes (if they’re room temperature). If you have something else in a cooler oven you could wrap in foil and heat a little longer – depending on the temperature of your oven.

        Reply
    62. Cheryl says

      September 05, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been cooking for 40 years and have been too intimidated to try a homemade biscuit because my grandma made the best! This recipe was not only easy, but they were delicious. Reminded me of my grandma and simpler times. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely be making them again.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        September 08, 2022 at 10:09 am

        Awww… comments like yours are why we do this. Thanks so much Cheryl!

        Reply
    63. Theresa says

      September 28, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      I loved these biscuits. They were so easy to make and were so fluffy. It’s the best biscuit recipe I’ve tried. I can’t wait to make more especially since my family loved them.

      Reply
    64. LeLa says

      October 13, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      I made the biscuits and they did NOT turn out like the picture. My biscuits didn’t rise at all!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        October 14, 2022 at 2:19 pm

        So sorry to hear that LeLa. Are you sure that you used self-rising flour?

        Reply
    65. Barbara says

      December 31, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Can I make the dough and chill it for 2 hours before baking??

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 02, 2023 at 10:34 am

        We haven’t tested that Barbara, but I think it should be fine. You may need to add a couple of minutes of baking time. Please come back and let us know how it worked out.

        Reply

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