Flaky Biscuits

Name: Flaky Biscuits
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting surface; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1 cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing; 2 tbsp chives, chopped

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 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Servings: 1

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting surface

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

1 cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

2 tbsp chives, 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.