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Soft and Fluffy Cream Cheese Biscuits with Buttermilk Recipe

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These Soft and Fluffy Cream Cheese Biscuits are tender, flaky, and irresistibly buttery. Made with cream cheese and buttermilk, they offer a delicate tang and rich texture, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside any meal. The unique folding technique creates layers that bake up golden and fluffy.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Butter and Cream Cheese

  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup cream cheese (2 ounces), cold and cubed

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • Additional butter for brushing on top
  • Flaky salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 500ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients and Fat: In a food processor, pulse together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and cream cheese and pulse until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs, creating a flaky texture.
  3. Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Pour in the buttermilk and pulse just until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a rectangle. Cut this rectangle into thirds and stack the pieces on top of each other. Roll the dough into a rectangle again and repeat this folding process two more times to build layers.
  4. Shape Biscuits: Roll the folded dough into a large rectangle about 1 inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out circles or use a knife to cut into 2-inch squares. Place the shaped biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt for extra flavor and texture.
  5. Bake Biscuits: Place the baking sheet with unbaked biscuits into the preheated oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 450ºF. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown and fluffy. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and cream cheese to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
  • The folding technique is key for creating fluffy, layered biscuits.
  • Brush with melted butter before baking for a beautiful golden crust.
  • Flaky salt adds a nice savory crunch but can be omitted or substituted with regular salt.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to maintain softness.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Bread & Bakery
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/soft-and-fluffy-cream-cheese-biscuits-with-buttermilk-recipe/