Homemade Flaky Einkorn Flour Biscuit Recipe
This flaky einkorn flour biscuit recipe is the perfect biscuit recipe for using this ancient grain flour
Servings: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole grain einkorn flour You can also use all-purpose einkorn flour
- 2 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 10 tablespoons chilled butter Plus another 2 tablespoons melted to brush on the biscuits before baking
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and mix well.
- Cut the chilled butter into ½-inch pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or with your hands. If you use your hands, be sure to work quickly so you don't soften or melt the butter.
- Add in the buttermilk and mix again. Spread the biscuit dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12x18-inch rectangle. Trifold the dough and roll to about 1-inch thick.
- Cut out your biscuits, place them on the prepare baking sheet and brush with the melted butter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the layers have separated and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy hot or cooled!
Notes
- Use Cold Ingredients: Make sure your butter and any dairy (like buttermilk) are cold. Cold fat creates steam during baking, contributing to flakiness.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the dough just until the ingredients come together. Overmixing can lead to dense biscuits. Use a light hand to keep the butter in small, distinct pieces.
- Handle the Dough Gently: Once the dough comes together, handle it as little as possible. Overhandling can result in tough biscuits.
- Fold the Dough: After rolling or patting out the dough, consider folding it over itself once or twice. This creates additional layers and contributes to flakiness.
- Preheat the Oven: Ensure your oven is fully preheated before placing the biscuits inside. A hot oven helps with the initial rise, contributing to flakiness.