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Sour Cream Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 14 biscuits
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These sour cream biscuits are tender, flaky, and easy to make in just 30 minutes. Made with cold butter, sour cream, and a touch of baking soda and powder, they bake up golden brown and perfect for breakfast or as a side with any meal.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Dairy and Fat

  • ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot enough for baking the biscuits evenly.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a baking sheet tray thoroughly with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
  4. Add Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This helps create the flaky texture.
  5. Incorporate Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream gently until a rough but cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to avoid tough biscuits.
  6. Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it down to about 1 inch thick. Use a 3-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
  7. Re-shape Dough: Gently gather the remaining dough scraps, pat down again, and cut more biscuits. Avoid kneading to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
  8. Brush with Cream: Place the biscuits on the greased baking sheet and brush the tops with heavy cream to promote golden browning.
  9. Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and biscuits are cooked through.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender.
  • Using cold butter is essential for flaky texture.
  • Patting the dough instead of kneading prevents toughness.
  • Brush with heavy cream for a beautiful golden crust.
  • Cut biscuits quickly and bake immediately for best results.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/sour-cream-biscuits-recipe/