Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe

Crispy Southern Biscuits are the ultimate side dish, perfect for soaking up gravy or serving alongside fried chicken. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the secret to the perfect flaky texture. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Turkey Sandwich Recipe and Crispy BLT Sandwich Recipe.

What You'll Need for Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for brushing)
• Optional: Melted butter
• Optional: Jam
• Optional: Honey

How to Make Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe

1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and mix just until the dough comes together.
2. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Shape the biscuits: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.
5. Bake the biscuits: Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with honey (if using) and serve warm.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.

Freezing Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe

Freeze unbaked biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat biscuits in the microwave for 15-25 seconds or until warmed through. This can make them soggy, so the oven method is preferred.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flaky biscuits, use very cold butter and don't overwork the dough.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the buttermilk with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and 1 cup of milk.
• Make-ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Just let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling out.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your biscuits are tough, you may have overworked the dough. To fix this, add a little more buttermilk and mix gently.

Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

8 biscuits

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Diet

Gluten-free (use gluten-free flour)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Seasonings

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for brushing)

Optional Toppings

• Melted butter
• Jam
• Honey

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and mix just until the dough comes together.
2. Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Shape the biscuits: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, pressing straight down without twisting.
5. Bake the biscuits: Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with honey (if using) and serve warm.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flaky biscuits, use very cold butter and don't overwork the dough.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the buttermilk with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and 1 cup of milk.
• Make-ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Just let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling out.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If your biscuits are tough, you may have overworked the dough. To fix this, add a little more buttermilk and mix gently.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze unbaked biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat biscuits in the microwave for 15-25 seconds or until warmed through. This can make them soggy, so the oven method is preferred.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 19g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Southern Biscuits Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!