Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, chilled
  • Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., rosemary or chives)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center of the mix and pour in chilled buttermilk. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently 4-5 times until smooth.
  6. Roll the dough to about ½ inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving warm.