Light and Buttery Flaky Cloud Biscuits Recipe Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 0.75 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice added)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• optional fresh herbs (like chives or rosemary) for added flavor

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and honey together.
5. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk mixture. If you’re using fresh herbs, add them here. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it down gently into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself three times to create layers (this helps achieve the flaky texture).
7. Use a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out biscuits from the dough, pressing straight down without twisting. Place them on the prepared baking sheet close together.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen nicely.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.