Belmont Buttermilk Biscuits

Belmont Buttermilk Biscuits are a classic Mecklenburg cuisine dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a side for a hearty meal.

Belmont Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until the dough comes together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick round.
  6. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
12 minutes
Total time:
27 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per biscuit
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Pastry cutter Biscuit cutter

Serving suggestions

Serve the Belmont Buttermilk Biscuits with sausage gravy for a classic Southern breakfast.

Tips & tricks

For flakier biscuits, be sure not to overwork the dough when incorporating the butter and buttermilk.

Cost

$5