Buttermilk Biscuit Day

When:
🗓️ May 14

Since:
🥂 ❓

Created by: 🤷

The perfect breakfast food for when you want to feel like a Southern belle. Or just a fancy pants. 🍪

About the biscuit

The buttermilk biscuit is a type of Southern-style biscuit made with flour, baking powder, salt, butter and of course, buttermilk. It’s not like those crumbly dry cookies you find at the supermarket. Buttermilk biscuits are fluffy, tender and have a subtle tang that pairs perfectly with savory toppings like fried chicken or bacon.

But what if you don’t like buttermilk?
Rest assured because the buttermilk in buttermilk biscuits is nothing like the straight-up stuff! It’s just a magical ingredient that gives the biscuit its tender and tangy flavor.

What makes buttermilk biscuits so different from other cookies? It’s all in the technique.
The key to making a perfect buttermilk biscuit is not overworking the dough. You want to gently mix the ingredients together until just combined, then lovingly pat the dough out and cut it into circles with a biscuit cutter. This method creates dainty buttery layers that melt in your mouth one by one.

If buttermilk biscuits were a character, they would be the perfect Southern gentlefolk. Charming, warm and inviting.
But they also know how to have a good time and they’re not afraid to let loose and get a little sassy.

How it began

Despite elaborate internet research of a whole 22 minutes, we’re not entirely sure. It could have been invented by a group of biscuit bakers who wanted to bring joy to the masses. Or maybe it was just an excuse for people to eat more biscuits.
Either way, we’re not complaining.

How to celebrate

You can enjoy a fresh buttermilk biscuit with your morning coffee, make a batch for a picnic in the park or even have a biscuit-making party with your friends.
And don’t worry about peer pressure or judgment. You can celebrate this holiday on your own or with your furry friends or stuffed animals. You can even make a buttermilk biscuit breakfast in bed for your significant other or family. The point is to have fun and enjoy some delicious biscuits.

Make Your Own Buttermilk Biscuits!

If you’re on a budget, no worries. Making your own buttermilk biscuits is inexpensive and easy.
All you need is flour, butter, baking powder, salt, and buttermilk.
And if you’re feeling extravagant, you can even add some herbs or cheese to the mix!

First, gather your ingredients.
You’ll need:

2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted like secrets you want to keep hidden)
1 tablespoon baking powder (because life needs a little lift sometimes)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (a dash of rebellion)
1/2 teaspoon salt (because blandness is for the damned)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (chilled and diced like your resolve after a particularly trying day)
1 cup buttermilk The magic ingredient! (make sure it’s as cold as a soul in limbo)
2 teaspoons of sugar, optional (for that sweet, sinful touch)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to a scorching 230°C (450°F). Yes, my friend, we like it hot!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large whisk together the dry ingredients. Which are the flour, baking powder, baking soda, the optional sugar and salt. Make sure they’re mixed like the chaos in your life.
Now comes the fun part: Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Imagine you’re shredding the hopes of your enemies… but with butter. You want to work quickly to keep the butter cold.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Pour it in slowly, like sinfully sweet ambrosia into a mortal’s cup. Don’t overmix, or your biscuits will be as dense as a demon’s soul.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it a few times, incorporating a bit more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
Gently pat the dough into a rectangle: Think of it as molding fate to your liking. Then fold that rectangle into thirds, like a celestial letter. Pat it back out into a rectangle. Repeat this process a couple of times, repeating the process to create layers that rival the heavens.
Now, take a floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter (or simply the rim of a glass) and cut out those sinful circles.
Place them on a baking sheet, close but not touching – we wouldn’t want them conspiring against each other. Gather any remaining dough scraps, gently pat them together and cut out additional biscuits.
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet, leaving space between them: They rise like angels ascending, so give them room to spread their wings.
Brush the tops of these heavenly morsels with a little more buttermilk or melted butter. It’s like giving them a golden halo before their grand entrance.
Bake these beauties for about 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. As they bake, watch them transform like a sinner finding redemption or a cunning plan coming to fruition.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite accompaniments: Jam, honey, gravy or even a sinful smear of butter.

Nom appétit!

Now go forth, indulge and remember, a little sin in the form of baked goodness never hurt anyone.
my fellow sinners.
And if anyone questions why you’re celebrating this holiday, just tell them Wild Calendar gave you permission to do so!

Happy Buttermilk Biscuit Day, everyone!