Luckiest Biscuits in America

1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will ensure your biscuits bake evenly and don't stick to the sheet.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, sugar, and baking soda. This dry mixture is the base of your biscuit dough and will provide structure and flavor.

3. Incorporate Butter

Incorporate the chilled butter into the flour mixture using your hands. Smash the butter until it resembles pie dough, with little bits of butter throughout. The flat, shaggy pieces of butter are crucial for creating those beautiful, flaky layers in your biscuits.

4. Add Buttermilk

Drizzle the buttermilk into the flour mixture. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to mix until a dough forms. It should be slightly sticky but come together nicely.

5. Knead and Cut Dough

Lightly knead the dough a few times in the bowl to ensure it's well combined. Then, transfer it to a floured work surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle and cut out your biscuits. The dough is fragile, so handle it with care to maintain those flaky layers.

6. Prepare for Baking

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with a little more buttermilk. If you like, sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top for an extra touch of flavor.

7. Bake the Biscuits

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through to ensure even baking. When they're done, the biscuits should be golden brown and irresistible.

8. Cool and Enjoy

Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet. They're best enjoyed warm, so don't wait too long to dig in!