Loveless Cafe Biscuit

The Loveless Cafe Biscuit is a classic Southern recipe that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. These flaky, buttery biscuits are a staple at the famous Loveless Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee. Now you can recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen!

Loveless Cafe Biscuit

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 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, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times until it comes together.
  6. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits 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:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per biscuit
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Pastry cutter Biscuit cutter

Serving suggestions

Serve the Loveless Cafe Biscuits with butter, jam, or gravy for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

Tips & tricks

For extra flaky biscuits, make sure to keep the butter cold and handle the dough as little as possible.

Cost

$5