Height comes from two things people skip. Fold the dough over itself three or four times before cutting — that's where the layers come from. And cut straight down without twisting the cutter, because twisting seals the edges shut and the biscuit rises lopsided or not at all.
The ratio2 cups flour + 1 stick frozen butter + ¾ cup cold buttermilk. Fold 4 times, cut without twisting.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Makes8 biscuits
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for8biscuits
Plain flour
Two cups. Southern bakers use a soft low-protein flour, which makes them noticeably more tender.
Grate the frozen butter inStraight into the dry ingredients, tossing as you go so the shreds stay separate and coated.
Add buttermilk all at onceStir with a fork just until there's no dry flour left. It should look shaggy and undermixed. Stop.
Fold four timesTip onto the counter, pat into a rectangle, fold in thirds like a letter, turn, and repeat three more times. Each fold is a set of layers.
Cut straight downPat to an inch thick, then punch straight down with a floured cutter and lift straight up. No twist. Push the scraps together gently for the last one.
Bake them touchingSides touching on the tray so they support each other upward. 425°F, fifteen minutes, until deep gold.
Butter the tops hotStraight out of the oven. It softens the crust and makes them look like the ones you're picturing.
Make it yoursGrated sharp cheddar and black pepper. Hot honey brushed over the top. Chopped chives. For sausage gravy, this is the biscuit and the gravy recipe is on this site.
Can you make How to Make Biscuits in an air fryer? — Yes
Yes — bake it in a small pan or dish that fits the basket, at about 25°F below the recipe temperature. Air fryers run hot and fast, so check it early; no flipping needed.
Can you freeze How to Make Biscuits? — Yes
Yes — freeze it well-wrapped, then reheat or toast straight from frozen. Frost or glaze after thawing.
Can you make How to Make Biscuits ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.
Is How to Make Biscuits gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is How to Make Biscuits vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
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