BILLION DOLLAR BUTTERY BISCUITS: The Flakiest, Most Addictive Biscuits You'll Ever Bake! 💰✨


 


  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, FROZEN

  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus 2 tbsp for brushing)

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing after baking

The Billion-Dollar Method: Your Path to Biscuit Perfection

(Read all steps first! Technique is everything.)

Step 1: The Dry Foundation

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C)

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda

Step 2: The Frozen Butter Secret

  • Using a box grater, grate the FROZEN butter directly into the flour mixture

  • Gently toss with a fork until butter pieces are coated in flour

  • Do not use your hands—you want to keep the butter cold!

Step 3: The Buttermilk Magic

  • Make a well in the center and pour in cold buttermilk

  • Using a fork, gently stir until a shaggy dough forms

  • Do not overmix! Some dry spots are okay

Step 4: The Lamination Technique (The REAL Secret!)

  1. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface

  2. Gently pat into a rough rectangle

  3. Fold dough into thirds like a letter

  4. Turn 90 degrees and repeat the folding process

  5. Repeat this process 2-3 times total

Step 5: Cut and Bake

  • Pat dough to 1-inch thickness

  • Using a sharp biscuit cutter, cut straight down (do not twist!)

  • Place biscuits close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet

  • Brush tops with buttermilk

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown

Step 6: The Final Touch

  • Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter

  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving

Pro Tips for Million-Dollar Results

  • KEEP EVERYTHING COLD: This is the #1 rule for flaky biscuits

  • DON'T OVERWORK THE DOUGH: Handle it as little as possible

  • USE A SHARP CUTTER: Twisting seals the edges and prevents rising

  • BAKE CLOSE TOGETHER: This helps them rise up instead of spreading out

Serving Suggestions

Breakfast & Brunch:

  • Split and top with sausage gravy

  • Serve with jam, honey, or apple butter

  • Use for breakfast sandwiches

Dinner & Entertaining:

  • Serve alongside fried chicken or stew

  • Split and top with whipped honey butter

  • Use as shortcake with berries and cream

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • DENSE BISCUITS: Overworked dough or butter melted before baking

  • PALE BISCUITS: Oven not hot enough

  • TOUGH BISCUITS: Too much flour worked into dough

  • LOW RISE: Old baking powder or twisted when cutting

There you have it—the biscuit recipe that truly lives up to its billion-dollar name! With their incredible height, irresistible flaky layers, and rich buttery flavor, these biscuits are sure to become the star of every meal. Whether you're serving them for a special holiday breakfast or just because, they're guaranteed to impress everyone who tastes them.

Happy baking! 🧈✨