Description
Warm, flaky, and irresistibly buttery, these homemade sourdough biscuits are perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack idea. Made with simple ingredients and sourdough discard, they deliver bakery-style layers and rich flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sourdough starter
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
4. Mix in sourdough starter.
5. Add milk and stir gently to form dough.
6. Shape dough and fold 2–3 times.
7. Cut into biscuits without twisting.
8. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
10. Serve warm with butter if desired.
Notes
Use very cold butter for flaky layers.
Avoid overmixing to keep biscuits soft.
Chill dough before baking for best rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg