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Fluffy homemade breakfast biscuits on white kitchen counter

Breakfast Biscuit Recipe

Fluffy, buttery homemade breakfast biscuits made Southern-style with simple ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for breakfast sandwiches, brunch, or served with gravy and honey butter.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill time (optional): 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Biscuit cutter (2.5-3 inch)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon cold unsalted butter cubed
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ¼ cup cooked bacon bits
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • 425°F (220°C), line baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  • Add butter, cut until coarse crumbs form.
  • Stir gently until dough comes together.
  • Pat, fold once, flatten to ¾ inch.
  • Use floured cutter, press straight down.
  • 15–17 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.5mg