Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup sourdough discard (120g)
- ½ cup whole milk or buttermilk (120ml), cold
- ½ cup unsalted butter (115g), cold and cubed
Instructions
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk long enough to make sure it’s evenly mixed—uneven seasoning can result in bland spots.
- Cut in the Butter:Take your cold, cubed butter and incorporate it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter. You’re aiming for a coarse, crumbly texture with pea-sized butter bits still visible throughout. These butter pockets = biscuit heaven.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:In a small bowl, gently stir together your sourdough discard and cold milk. The mixture doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth. The tangy flavor comes from incorporating all of this goodness into the dough.
- Form the Dough:Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Using a spatula or your hands, mix until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix—you want the dough barely coming together. (Some crumbles? Totally fine!)
- Roll and Shape:Turn your dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. For flakier biscuits, fold the dough in half, rotate it 90 degrees, and pat it out again. Repeat this process 2-3 times before cutting.
- Cut into Biscuits:Use a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass (dusted with flour) to punch out your biscuits. Press straight down—don’t twist—or your edges may seal, preventing maximum rise. Place the biscuits onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they’re just touching for pull-apart style.
- Bake to Golden Perfection:Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 1-2g
- Fat: 7-9g
- Saturated Fat: 4-5g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20-30mg
Keywords: Sourdough Biscuits