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 butter, unsalted (cold cut into small pieces)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- Melted butter (for brushing)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pepper.
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Step 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.
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Step 4: Add the herbs and the buttermilk (a bit at a time), stirring just to blend well.
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Step 5: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and press into and circle about 1/2-inch thick, with your fingers.
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Step 6: Cut biscuit shapes with a biscuit cutter or a floured glass, placing them on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Step 7: Gently reshape the dough, and repeat until no more dough is left.
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Step 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.
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Step 9: Serve warm, with pats of butter or cheese spread, if desired.
Tips & Variations
- 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.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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