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Authentic Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

The pinnacle of Southern American baking alchemy.

AmericanPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    Whisk dry ingredients in a chilled bowl.

  2. 2

    Grate frozen butter into flour, toss gently.

  3. 3

    Add buttermilk, mix just until shaggy.

  4. 4

    Fold dough over itself 3 times to create layers.

  5. 5

    Cut with biscuit cutter (don't twist).

  6. 6

    at 425F for 12-15 mins .

📋Details

CuisineAmerican
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
14%
💧Water
36%
🌍Earth
34%
💨Air
17%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy6%
Reactivity92%
0.027
Heat
0.102
Entropy
1.555
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

789.07cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
39%
of 2000 cal
protein17.84g9%
carbs116.93g59%
fat26.63g30%
% Daily Value
Protein
17.84g36%
Carbs
116.93g43%
Fat
26.63g34%
Fiber
4.08g15%
Sugar
3.28g7%
Sodium
72.14mg3%