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Our Best Biscuit Recipes
When it comes right down to it, biscuits make everything better. They’re as delicious on their own as they are sopping up a hearty soup, and we’d gladly eat them topped with butter or jam — or nothing! Biscuits are a beloved Southern staple. And while recipes vary, the key to making the best biscuits does not: Gently mixing the dough by hand is a must. We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder; those biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, but ultimately they were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties: flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be. (And, yes, you need to mix them by hand!)
