Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

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• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, frozen and grated
• 1 cup cold buttermilk
• 2 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

Method

1. HeatHeat the oven to 450°F.

2. Cut inWhisk the dry ingredients. Toss in the grated butter with your fingertips until pea-sized.

3. Mix and foldStir in the buttermilk until shaggy. Turn out, pat to 1 inch thick, fold in thirds twice, and pat to 1 inch again.

4. Cut and bakeCut with a floured 2½-inch cutter without twisting. Place touching on a sheet pan, brush with butter, and bake 13 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

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