Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits: The Ultimate Recipe for Flaky, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Goodness 🧈💛
If you love rich, buttery, and perfectly flaky biscuits, this is the recipe for you. Dubbed the Billion Dollar Biscuits, they’re soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and downright irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to any meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🧈 Extra buttery and rich
✨ Soft, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth texture
🍴 Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner sides
👩🍳 Beginner-friendly — anyone can make them
⏱ Quick prep for a luxurious homemade treat
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cut in Butter
Add cold cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4️⃣ Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Shape Biscuits
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into rounds or squares using a biscuit cutter or knife.
6️⃣ Bake
Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
7️⃣ Optional Finish
Brush warm biscuits with melted butter for extra richness. Serve immediately.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits ✨
Keep butter cold for flakier layers
Handle dough gently; overmixing makes biscuits tough
Use a sharp cutter and press straight down — no twisting
Optional: sprinkle cheese or herbs on top before baking
Prep & Timing ⏱️
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8–10 biscuits
These Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits are rich, flaky, and unforgettable — the ultimate homemade treat for any meal.
