Baked biscuits in the oven is one of the most inviting scents ever, wouldn’t you agree?
There is nothing better than waking up to freshly baked biscuits on the weekend (or any day of the week, really) and they are so easy to make.
When it comes to biscuits, less is more in terms of shaping and mixing the dough. The less you shape and mix them, the flakier and more perfect they are!
There are really only two things you need to do when making these – make sure you keep the butter frozen when you make the dough, and bake them in a cast iron skillet.
This biscuit recipe uses a cast iron skillet, which produces the perfect buttery crunchy texture on the bottom and a fluffy center. Cast iron has many benefits.
I bought my 10 inch skillet for under $30 and it has lasted me years with no end in sight. It’s non-stick, so it’s easy to clean, and it’s relatively inexpensive.
In my opinion, biscuits are best paired with orange marmalade and butter or biscuits and gravy.
What Butter Should I Use?
With its beautiful gold color and amazing flavor, Kerrygold salted butter is the best butter ever.
What Is Buttermilk?
Its acidic flavor is due to the fact that it is basically fermented dairy left behind after butter is churned.
What If I Don’t Have Buttermilk?
Don’t worry if you don’t have buttermilk on hand and don’t have time to go to the store.
If you have regular milk, you can substitute it by adding something acidic like lemon juice, vinegar, or cream of tartar. Add two tablespoons of either to your milk and it will create a very similar result and flavor.
What Flour Is Best?
The best flavor and texture are achieved with Bob’s Red Mill and King Arthur Flour all-purpose flours.
For those of you who do not have baking soda or baking powder on hand, you can also use self-rising flour instead.
Cast Iron Biscuits Recipe
12 biscuits are produced
Time required for preparation: 10 minutes
25 minutes for baking
Ingredients
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A total of 4 cups of all-purpose flour
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Baking powder, 4 tbsp
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A teaspoon of baking soda
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Salt 1 tablespoon
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Freeze-dried 34 cups of butter
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Buttermilk, 1 344 cups
Instructions
The first step is to preheat your oven to 450°F. Use a paper towel to lightly oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet. You can use any oil or butter that you prefer.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
Add the grated frozen butter to the flour mixture using a cheese grater with larger holes or a food processor.
Stir the buttermilk into the dough until a dough forms. Do not overmix; the clumps of butter will create the flaky layers; if you overmix, they will become dense.
A 9-inch square of dough should be rolled out using a rolling pin.
The dough should be cut into 12 equal squares. Place the biscuits into the cast iron skillet.
Once the biscuits are golden brown, bake them for 25 minutes.
Additions
Rosemary, garlic, or sage would be great additions to biscuits if you want to add some extra flavor!
Bake Time Notes
These biscuits are touching, so it takes longer for them to cook through because they are touching. If you do not have a cast iron skillet, you can use a baking sheet, but the cooking time will remain the same.
Biscuits made with cast iron
The yield is 12 biscuits
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
35 minutes in total
The flakiest, butteriest biscuits you’ve ever had are made with this simple recipe!
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Ingredients
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All-purpose flour, 4 cups
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Baking powder, 4 tbsp
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Baking soda, 1 teaspoon
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Salt 1 teaspoon
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Frozen butter, 34 cups
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Buttermilk, 1 344 cups
Instructions
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Using a paper towel, lightly oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet. You can use any oil or butter you like.
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Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
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Using a cheese grater or a food processor, grate the frozen butter and add it to the flour mixture.
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Be careful not to over-mix; the clumps of butter will create those perfect flaky layers. If you over-mix, they will turn out dense.
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The biscuits should be placed in the cast iron skillet after they have been rolled out using a rolling pin and cut into 12 equal squares.
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The biscuits should be baked for 25 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
Additions
Rosemary, garlic, or sage would be great additions to biscuits if you want to add some extra flavor!
Bake Time Notes
Since the biscuits are touching, it requires a longer bake time to cook through. When you use a baking sheet instead of a cast iron skillet, the same cook time should still apply. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can space them out and the cook time will be less, around 15-18 minutes.