3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits That Are Better Than Your Grandmother’s

Every weekend, we have a ritual of enjoying fresh, warm biscuits. When I have time, I make them fresh, and nothing beats homemade biscuits. Living in the South has taught me the art of making them. The best recipes aren’t fussy. This 3-ingredient buttermilk biscuits recipe is the absolute easiest way to make them. It’s all about going back to the basics.

The problem most people have when making biscuits is overworking the dough OR not using cold butter. Both mistakes can make biscuits dry or bake poorly. The less you work your biscuits, the better they’ll turn out. That’s why this recipe is so great. It’s simple and easy.

Looking for more traditional southern recipes? I’ve got you covered! I love making Fried Green Tomatoes and Baked Macaroni & Cheese are other Southern favorites that my family loves too.

Why You’ll Love These 3-Ingredient Biscuits

• Only three simple ingredients are needed. You don’t need a long list of ingredients to make homemade biscuits from scratch.
• They’re quick and easy to make. From mixing the dough to pulling golden brown biscuits out of the oven, this recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes.
• They have a classic homemade flavor. Buttery, flaky, and delicious, these biscuits are perfect for anyone who loves traditional Southern-style cooking.
• They’re versatile. Serve them for breakfast, alongside dinner, or use them as the base for a sweet dessert like strawberry shortcake.
• They’re easy enough for beginners. Even if you’ve never made homemade biscuits before, this simple recipe is a great place to start.

What To Serve With 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

Obviously, biscuits are a traditional breakfast food. That’s great, but I like to use biscuits for other creative ideas too. If you make them for breakfast, but have leftovers, you can use them for other meals:

• BBQ Dinner With Biscuits: Oven Baby-Back Ribs, Mayo-Free Coleslaw & Bourbon Lemonade
• A Fresh Take On Dessert: Homemade Strawberry Topping (for strawberry shortcake)

How To Get Perfectly Shaped Biscuits Every Time

If you want uniform biscuits, that cut easily, you can invest in a set of biscuit cutters from Amazon. You can use them for multiple purposes in the kitchen too. I like to use them for pancakes, stacking food for presentation and even cutting cookie dough.

Self-Rising Flour Substitute

You can purchase self-rising flour by the bag. If you don’t have it in your pantry, there’s an easy substitute: for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuit Ingredients:

• Buttermilk
• Butter
• Self-Rising Flour

What I love most about making biscuits is that you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen – ready to go. Buttermilk might be the only ingredient that you don’t readily keep on hand. That’s ok! Did you know that you can make homemade buttermilk? It’s quite easy and a great go-to if you’re in a pinch.

Easy Biscuit Topping Ideas

A warm homemade biscuit is delicious on its own, but the right topping can make it even better. Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve these easy buttermilk biscuits:

• Butter and honey
• Honey butter
• Strawberry jam
• Grape jelly
• Peach preserves
• Apple butter
• Sausage gravy
• Scrambled eggs and bacon
• Fried chicken
• Fresh strawberries and whipped cream

Whether you’re making a classic Southern breakfast or serving biscuits alongside dinner, there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy them.

Tips for the Best Homemade Biscuits

• Use cold butter. Cold butter is one of the keys to making tender, flaky homemade biscuits. Keep the butter cold until you’re ready to mix it into the flour.
• Don’t overwork the dough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together. Overworking the dough can make your biscuits tough instead of light and tender.
• Handle the dough gently. When kneading and rolling the dough, use a light touch. You only need to knead it a few times before shaping the biscuits.
• Avoid twisting the biscuit cutter. Press straight down when cutting your biscuits instead of twisting the cutter. This helps the biscuits rise evenly in the oven.
• Keep the dough at the right thickness. Aim for about 3/4-inch thick dough for soft, fluffy biscuits.
• Bake until golden brown. Every oven is slightly different, so keep an eye on the biscuits toward the end of the baking time.
• Serve them warm. Fresh-from-the-oven biscuits are always best, especially with a little melted butter on top.

Step-By-Step Directions To Make 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Do NOT overwork the dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Pat or lightly roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.

Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 11-13 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Serve warm.