Description
Warm, flaky, and irresistibly golden, these Cast Iron Biscuits are a timeless homestead favorite. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and baked to perfection in a preheated cast iron skillet, they develop a beautifully crisp bottom and a soft, fluffy interior. The rich buttermilk adds a tangy flavor, while brushing melted butter on top creates a buttery finish that's hard to resist. These biscuits pair beautifully with jams, gravies, or fresh honey for breakfast, dinner, or a cozy snack. Effortless to make and oh-so-satisfying, they're a must-have in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 sticks of butter, cold
- 2 cups of buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes together. If it's too dry, add a splash of buttermilk. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat (do not roll) it to about 1-inch thickness. Fold the dough and repeat the step above two more times. After final fold and pat cut out biscuits using a round biscuit cutter or a floured glass.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Place the biscuits into the skillet so they are touching slightly for soft edges.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Brush the hot biscuits with melted butter after removing them from the oven for extra flavor and shine.
- Category: Breakfast, homemade bread