Herbed Buttermilk Biscuits

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"A great alternative to rolls. Goes well with fried chicken or roasts."

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 15 biscuits

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk, plus
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• melted butter (for brushing)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pepper.
3. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work in the pieces of butter into the flour until; the dough is crumbly and resembles small peas.
4. Add the herbs and the buttermilk (a bit at a time), stirring just to blend well.
5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and press into and circle about 1/2-inch thick, with your fingers.
6. Cut biscuit shapes with a biscuit cutter or a floured glass, placing them on an ungreased baking sheet.
7. Gently reshape the dough, and repeat until no more dough is left.
8. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a small amount of melted butter and bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Serve warm, with pats of butter or cheese spread, if desired.
10. Note: Biscuits can be made in advance, and rewarmed easily; or left just a few minutes underbaked, frozen, then finished in the oven to thaw and cook nicely till done.

Reviews

[Nimz_]

These were excellent with breakfast this morning. The only change I made was to cut back on the herbs a tad. Thanks

 

[CountryLady]

These were a good, savoury companion to my pork loin roast - thanx Sue!