Buttermilk Biscuits
Tall, flaky, buttery biscuits that split open soft and steaming, ready for jam or gravy.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.22 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until it looks like coarse crumbs with some pea sized lumps left.
- 3
Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a fork until it just comes together. Do not over mix.
- 4
Tip onto a floured surface and pat out to 3 cm thick. Fold in half, pat out again, then cut rounds with a 7 cm cutter. Do not twist the cutter.
- 5
Place the biscuits touching on the tray so they rise tall. Brush the tops with milk.
- 6
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until risen and golden. Serve warm.
15 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.