If you’ve ever been to Tupelo Honey Cafe, you know their biscuits are legendary. Light, fluffy, buttery, and perfectly golden – just the way Southern biscuits should be! Today, we’re going to show you how to recreate that magic in your own kitchen with a simple recipe anyone can follow.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to make these biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (cold)
- Extra flour for dusting
- Melted butter for brushing (optional)
Tip: Use very cold butter and buttermilk for the best, flakiest biscuits!
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it heat up while you prepare the dough.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Stir well so everything’s evenly mixed.
3. Cut in the Butter
Add your cold butter cubes to the flour mix. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Don’t overmix! You want little butter chunks – they’ll create flaky layers.
4. Add Buttermilk
Pour in ¾ cup of cold buttermilk. Stir gently until a sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overwork it. Less mixing = fluffier biscuits.
5. Shape the Dough
Sprinkle some flour on a clean surface. Turn out the dough and gently pat it into a rectangle (about ¾ inch thick).
Now fold the dough in half, then pat it back down. Repeat this 3 to 4 times. This creates beautiful layers.
6. Cut Out the Biscuits
Use a round biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out your biscuits. Press straight down — don’t twist, or they won’t rise evenly.
Place them on a baking sheet, edges touching slightly for soft sides.
7. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
8. Brush with Butter
Right after baking, brush the tops with melted butter. This adds flavor and gives them that golden shine.
Serving Suggestions
These Southern-style biscuits are perfect with:
- Honey butter
- Fried chicken
- Jam or preserves
- Gravy
Want to copy the Tupelo Honey Cafe experience? Serve your biscuit with a little drizzle of warm honey – it’s next-level delicious!
💡 Tips for Perfect Biscuits Every Time
- Use cold butter and cold buttermilk.
- Don’t twist your cutter! Cut straight down.
- Don’t overmix or knead too much. Keep it gentle.
- Fold the dough to create fluffy layers.
Why Are These Biscuits So Good?
They’re flaky, buttery, and made from scratch with simple ingredients. Folding the dough like puff pastry helps create tall layers, while cold butter gives that perfect texture. These biscuits taste like they came straight from a Southern kitchen – because they basically did!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re serving breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these homemade Tupelo Honey Cafe biscuits will be a crowd favorite. You don’t need any fancy tools – just a bowl, your hands, and a little Southern love.
So go ahead, give them a try – and don’t forget the honey!
FAQs
Q1: Can I use milk instead of buttermilk?
A: You can, but mix it with a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice for better results.
Q2: Can I freeze biscuit dough?
A: Yes! Freeze before baking, then bake straight from frozen (add 2–3 extra minutes).
Q3: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for longer.
Q4: Why didn’t my biscuits rise?
A: Make sure your baking powder is fresh, and don’t twist the cutter!
Q5: What can I serve with these biscuits?
A: Honey butter, fried chicken, sausage gravy, or just jam!
