Loveless Cafe Biscuit Recipe
If you love soft, flaky and buttery biscuits, you will adore this Loveless Cafe Biscuit Recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1/4 cup shortening cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 tsp sugar optional, for slight sweetness
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Mix well.
Cut in Butter and Shortening
- Add cold butter and shortening. Use a pastry cutter or fork. Mix until crumbly, pea-sized pieces remain.
Add Buttermilk
- Pour cold buttermilk into the mixture. Stir gently until dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Knead the Dough Lightly
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently 2–3 times until smooth.
Roll Out the Dough
- Roll dough to about 1-inch thickness. Dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
Cut Biscuits
- Use a biscuit cutter to cut rounds. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut additional biscuits.
Bake Until Golden
- Place biscuits on the prepared sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Cool Slightly and Serve
- Let biscuits cool 5 minutes. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.
Notes
- Keep butter and buttermilk cold for the flakiest biscuits.
- Handle dough gently; overworking can make them tough.
- Try half butter, half shortening for classic southern texture.
- Add shredded cheese or herbs for a savory twist.
- Brush tops with melted butter after baking for extra richness.