Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or self-rising – see notes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Fat & Dairy:
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese, cubed
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk (or milk)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar (for a slightly sweet biscuit)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar, herbs, or bacon (savory versions)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and cream cheese. Cut in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk and gently stir until dough just comes together (shaggy is good!).
- On a floured surface, pat dough into a rectangle. Fold it in thirds like a letter. Repeat 2–3 times.
- Pat to about ¾ inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut biscuits — no twisting!
- Place on baking sheet. For soft sides, place biscuits close together; for crispy edges, space them out.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Brush warm biscuits with melted butter (optional, but magical). Serve hot!
Notes
- Self-Rising Flour Option: Omit baking powder and salt if using self-rising flour.
- Keep all fats cold — butter, cream cheese, and even your bowl if needed!
- Freeze unbaked biscuits for quick future baking. Bake straight from frozen with 2–3 extra minutes.
- Folding creates flaky layers don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern