Description
These Sour Cream Biscuits are fluffy, tender, and perfect for any meal. Made with cold butter and creamy sour cream, they offer a flaky texture and rich taste. Simple to prepare and quick to bake, these homemade biscuits can be enjoyed warm with butter or as a base for savory or sweet toppings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Optional
- 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing tops)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt evenly to distribute the leavening agents.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create a flaky texture.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness in the biscuits.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Fold the dough over itself 2–3 times to develop layers, then pat it out again to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure they rise properly.
- Arrange and Brush: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them so they touch each other for soft sides. Brush the tops with milk if desired for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the biscuits warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra fluffy biscuits, keep all ingredients as cold as possible to maintain flakiness.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if needed.
- Add shredded cheese or chopped herbs to the dough for a savory twist.
