Flaky Buttermilk and Chive Biscuits
Servings 9 - 10
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Biscuit Cutter
- Wire Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups of flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup of buttermilk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut the butter in with a pastry blender or two knives until it resembles a coarse meal. Place into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill.
- In a smaller bowl, combine the buttermilk, honey, and chives, then whisk until well blended. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until mixed.
- Place the dough on a well-floured surface and knead 4-5 times. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 9 x 5-inch rectangle.
- Dust the top with flour, then fold the dough crosswise into thirds (like folding a letter to fit into an envelope).
- Re-roll the dough into a 9 x 5-inch rectangle, dust the top with flour, and fold the dough crosswise into thirds again.
- Gently roll or pat the dough into a ¾ inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter to form biscuits. Place dough rounds 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for two minutes on a wire cooling rack, then serve slathered with butter. Enjoy.