Easy Cornmeal Biscuits Recipe
Scour the world of baking with these glossy Easy Cornmeal Biscuits. Each bite offers a combination of textures; a flaky outer layer that reveals a tender and indulgent interior, enhanced by the gentle sweetness of yellow cornmeal. With the essence of buttermilk and a subtle touch of sugar, these biscuits go beyond being a side dish—they are an homage, to the elegance of uncomplicated ingredients harmoniously uniting.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 c plain yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ c cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 1/3 c whole buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a bowl combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Using your fingers or a pastry cutter incorporate butter into the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk to the mixture. Stir until combined.
- On a floured surface roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 2-inch cutter to cut out 12 biscuits.
- Transfer the biscuits onto the baking sheet. Brush them lightly with melted butter.
- Bake, in the preheated oven, for 15 to 20 minutes. Until they turn golden brown.
Notes
You don't have to compromise on flavor or texture when you assemble these delicious cornmeal biscuits gluten-free! To acquire equally scrumptious results simply supersede the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. Skim for brands that contain xanthan gum or guar gum, in the mix as they help bind and replicate the texture of flour. Also, make sure your baking powder baking soda and cornmeal are marked gluten-free to avoid any risk of cross-contamination during production. By constructing these adjustments you can relish these bites without fretting about gluten.