Flaky Biscuits
The moment you break into that crispy surface and pull apart the pillowy layers of buttery goodness with a hint of chive, you’ll understand why these flaky biscuits keep turning up on your table — for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy them with your favourite spread or as a side for soup, beef stew, chili, or southern BBQ.
25 minutesDifficulty:Easy
Ingredients
- 2 cupsall-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting surface
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbspbaking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cupbuttermilk, plus extra for brushing
- 2 tbspchives, chopped
Steps
STEP 1
To preheat the oven, touch Convection Bake four times until 350°F is displayed in the window.
STEP 2
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined.
STEP 3
Using a pastry cutter, or two knives, cut into cold butter and mix until pea sized.
STEP 4
Add buttermilk and chives, mix well.
STEP 5
Lightly dust surface with flour. Transfer dough to surface and gently knead for one minute. Roll dough until ½ inch thick.
STEP 6
Using a 2.5” round cutter, cut rounds and place on enamel shelf tray lined with parchment paper. Reroll dough only once more and repeat cutting.
STEP 7
Brush biscuits with buttermilk.
STEP 8
Bake in middle shelf position for 12-15 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden brown.
STEP 9
Tip: Every day can taste like a special occasion with a savoury side. Slice cooked biscuits in half and pan fry with butter before serving to add a mouth-watering aura to your meal.
