Cinnamon Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Buttermilk Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Mix together flours, leaveners and salt.
3
Cut the softened butter into dry mixture with fork or food processor/pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
4
Pour in the buttermilk 1/4 of a cup at a time, mixing after each addition. It should be sticky, but firm enough to work with.
5
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
6
In a clean bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and cardamom.
7
Take a spoon and scoop a sizable amount of the biscuit mixture (about 1/4 cup) and drop it into the sugar/spice mixture and roll to coat.
8
Put coated biscuit into pie plate.
9
Continue doing this until you've used up all of the biscuit batter.
10
Bake in the center of the oven for 10-12 minutes.
11
This should make about a dozen biscuits.
12
You may also melt some extra butter and pour it over the biscuits before you bake them to make them more gooey.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Buttermilk Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cinnamon Buttermilk Biscuits

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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