Baking butter biscuits is as much an art as it is a science. These delicious, buttery biscuits can be enjoyed in numerous ways and can elevate any meal. Follow these 11 simple steps, and you’ll be able to bake perfect butter biscuits in no time.

1. Gather your ingredients: To make butter biscuits, you will need 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, and 3/4 cup cold buttermilk.

2. Preheat your oven: Heat your oven to 450°F (232°C).

3. Prepare your work surface: Lightly dust a clean countertop or cutting board with flour.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.

5. Cut the butter: Chop the cold butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or forks to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.

6. Mix in buttermilk: Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk while stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined. Remember that overhandling or overmixing can make your biscuit dough tough.

7. Knead gently: Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and knead very gently about three times just until it comes together — do not over-knead.

8. Roll out the dough: You’ll want your dough to be about 3/4-inch thick. Use a rolling pin or press down gently with your hands to evenly shape and flatten the dough.

9. Cut out biscuits: Using a round biscuit cutter or just an ordinary drinking glass, press straight down into the dough and lift back up. Be sure not to twist the cutter, as this can seal the edges of the biscuits.

10. Arrange on a baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter. Place the cut biscuits 1 inch apart on the sheet.

11. Bake and serve: Bake your butter biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

There you have it—fresh and warm butter biscuits in 11 simple steps! Serve these biscuits with a pat of butter, honey, or jam. You can also pair them with sausage gravy for a hearty savory breakfast. Enjoy your delicious homemade treat!