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3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

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Fluffy and tender, these 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits are a baking essential for anyone seeking a simple yet delicious recipe. With just three ingredients—self-rising flour, frozen butter, and cold buttermilk—you can whip up warm, flaky biscuits that elevate any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful side dish for dinner, these biscuits are incredibly versatile. Whether slathered in jam or served with creamy gravy, they will impress your family and friends alike. Plus, they’re easy enough for novice bakers to master!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 stick frozen butter (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add self-rising flour.
  3. Grate the frozen butter into the flour and use a pastry cutter to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir with a rubber spatula until a dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it until slightly sticky.
  6. Fold the dough to create layers and pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  7. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet with sides touching.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and brush with melted butter before serving.

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