Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fine salt (sea or pink Himalayan)
• 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into 1-tablespoon pats (grass fed or European butter preferred))
• 1 cup buttermilk (plus more for brushing (*see notes))

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mesh strainer set over a large bowl, measure and add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with the blade attachment, add the dry ingredients and pats of cold butter. Secure the lid and pulse 6 to 8 times or until coarse crumbs form.

3. 3

   Transfer this back to the mixing bowl, add in the buttermilk and use a fork (or spatula) and mix until combined and forms a ball.

4. 4

   On a well floured surface, dump out dough and with floured fingers, press into a rectangle 1-inch thick.

5. 5

   Fold into thirds (like a letter) and rotated, pressing into a rectangle once more. Repeat, folding into thirds and pressing into a 10 x 6 rectangle.Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 25 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 425°.

7. 7

   Using a floured biscuit cutter or drinking glass stamp out 6 to 8 biscuits. Transfer the biscuits to a parchment paper lined, rimmed metal baking sheet and brush the tops with extra buttermilk or melted (salted) butter. (**see notes)

8. 8

   Bake on the middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

9. 9

   Serve warm.