Golden and Buttery Delicious & Flaky Cast Iron Biscuits
Golden tops and soft, layered insides define these Delicious & Flaky Cast Iron Biscuits, baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.
Delicious & Flaky Cast Iron Biscuits Recipe
Delicious & Flaky Cast Iron Biscuits offer a perfect blend of buttery richness and airy texture. Created with a magical blend of cold butter, buttermilk, and the perfect mix of baking soda and powder. These biscuits emerge golden from the cast iron, ready to be slathered with your favourite jam or to cradle a spoonful of gravy.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 3/4 cups butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly with a fork or pastry cutter.
(Optional) Let flour mixture chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes - Cut cold butter into flour mixture until butter forms pea-sized crumbs.
- Pour cold buttermilk into the mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour dough out onto the generously floured surface and knead 2-3 times until the dough is ready to roll.
- Roll dough out with a rolling pin to 3/4 inch thickness.
- Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Re-roll dough as needed until you have used it all.
- Place biscuits in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet and bake at 425F for 15-17 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove biscuits promptly and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
- Sausage Gravy
- Mini Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Fresh Green Salad with Vinaigrette
- Soup and Stew Pairing
Tips and Tricks
- This is crucial for achieving flaky layers, as cold butter steams upon baking, creating those sought-after flaky layers in biscuits.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, for every 1 cup of milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for five minutes before using.
- For soft sides, bake the biscuits touching each other. If you prefer a biscuit that’s crispy all around, ensure they’re spaced apart in the skillet.
