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Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits
Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits
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These Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits live up to their name with a delicately light, fluffy texture and rich buttery flavor. The secret to their airy quality lies in the combination of flour and cornstarch, plus the perfect amount of chilled buttermilk for tenderness. Quick to prepare and ready in just 12 minutes of baking time, these golden biscuits rise beautifully and make an ideal accompaniment to soups, stews, or simply enjoyed warm with honey or jam.
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Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 T sugar
1 T cornstarch
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup chilled, unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch pieces
¾ cups chilled buttermilk
Directions
Preheat oven to 450.
Sift first 6 ingredients into bowl.
Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add buttermilk and stir until dough forms.
Turn dough out onto floured surface, knead until smooth, about 8 turns.
Roll out dough to 1 inch thickness.
Cut out biscuits with 2 inch cutter.
Gather strips, roll out to 1 inch thickness and cut additional biscuits.
Transfer biscuits to large ungreased baking sheet.
Bake about 12 minutes.
Servings\Yield
Makes approximately 8-10 2-inch biscuits
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 biscuit) - Calories: 150; Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 3.5g); Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 230mg; Total Carbohydrates: 21g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: biscuits, buttermilk, breakfast, bread
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Featherweight Buttermilk Biscuits was added on April 10, 2025 and last updated on September 25, 2025.
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