Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits from Carla Hall | Genius Recipes

Anyone can make a great biscuit-even if you didn’t grow up patting out dough, even if you don’t possess baker’s intuition or cold hands or a proper cutter. The secrets to fluffy, flaky, completely unintimidating biscuits are tucked into this recipe from Carla Hall’s Soul Food. This week on Genius Recipes, Carla joins Kristen to walk through the process and share her surprising and memorable tricks. No need for baker's intuition or fancy equipment-Carla will cheer you on to biscuits that are tall, proud, and effortlessly perfect. GET THE RECIPE ►► f52.co/3f8wDGI
INGREDIENTS
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, frozen, plus more, for the pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for shaping the dough
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups whole-milk buttermilk, cold
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[@mybrkly]

I love how Carla described how she eats biscuits and how she reflected on her childhood and her grandmother. I kind of felt I was there, too.

[@lawyerlee]

I love every single little thing about this video! Thank you to everyone who worked to bring it to us. A biscuit coaching session with Carla Hall is definitely goals!

[@freecalypso311]

We picked strawberries and wild blackberries last week and I made jam... They were so good, I was really proud. These biscuits took them to a whole nother level tho!!! They were so good!!! I opted to cut them into squares just to handle the dough less... I also brushed the tops with butter and sprinkled a tiny bit of kosher salt on top and they were sooooooo flaky and delicious!!! I reheated a couple in the oven the next day to make my mama some strawberry shortcake and I swear theyre even better the next day. They were so buttery and the outside was crunchy and crumbled so cute and the inside was moist and fluffy--literally perfection. This is my new go-to. much love to you and to carla!!!!

[@dannywimpey2487]

This is the best instruction I've seen for these. Definitely trying them tomorrow

[@Optimist788]

If you don’t have the proper cutter sometimes I will just cut my biscuit sought into squares with a knife. No waste and minimal handling of the dough❤️stay safe and healthy everyone.

[@kathywilliams8544]

I always make squares.

[@MinecraftLover-dz8nk]

i just use a floured cup if i am feeling for round biscuits

[@theodoredahl1076]

I like this because you only have to do it once.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

King Arthur's flour has a diamond biscuit cutter (multi diamonds). I love it. I can pat my biscuits into a rectangle. Lay the mulit-diamond cutter on top of it, and then take the pieces that don't fit fully or are overflow into the empty slots--reduces handling. I have had this tool for years. Though I don't mind cutting them into rectangles.

[@sandrasanzenbacher232]

Isn't Carla great?!!!! I always love watching her make anything and everything.

[@941zeke]

This makes this recipe make soo much more sense

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Precious biscuit taste tester! Great technique. Cat and mouse biscuits! Thanks for this. I'm lazy and I use my food processor. Using very delicate taps of the pulse button, and then play cat and mouse patting on board. I have a cutting tool that cuts into diamonds --several. I make rectangle, set it the multi-diamond tool on top and press down. Whatever spills out, I pick up and put in the empty slots. Eliminates any overworking and I can manage even sizing.

[@snoopaka]

Love how she tricked you in to giving her some more of the beautiful biscuit...... Smart

[@TourmalineDragonfly]

Aww you are both so beautiful.. thanks, dear sisters of magical kitchens!

[@mojinxx]

This is so good! I made these biscuits from the post on the website and they were great but seeing the process and hearing the nuances from Carla makes it clearer. Carla is fascinating 💙.

[@mominetti]

This was so amazing, I enjoyed it so much. From her stories to her instructions, I would love to pick Carla’s brain some more. You can really see she’s a person with an amazing history. Great job on your biscuits too.

[@mominetti]

Oh, hey Kristen Miglore. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@boblee4185]

This is amazing. SO many recipes I have used called for cold or frozen shortening and pea-sized pieces of flour. I am excited to try this new method!

[@KerryG-SA]

Carla is just delightful. What a light soul. Those look amazing. Can't wait to try.

[@dcmc7383]

This is such a great "how to" for handling the dough...in the bowl as it's created and then as it's rolled out as well.

[@runningonempty398]

The biscuits look great with her detailed information I think I may actually make a good one. What a cute baby. sweet.

[@tiansanchez4180]

I ADORE Carla and loved every minute of this. Thank you for brightening my entire day!

[@mstreds]

One of the best things I have ever cooked. Holy moly the biscuits are awesome

[@sunnybhai1904]

It took me forever to find this video again, but this recipe really is the best!!

[@sarabriggs4883]

I love this. I love Carla. She is such a great teacher and encourager. I need to try this recipe.

[@DianeH2038]

I remember when Carla was on Top Chef and she made the most lovely roasted chicken with tons of butter rubbed in all over it. I'm so glad she's made a career out of it. she's a great cook!

[@schulend]

Carla was an absolute delight! I was totally enthralled with her guidance and her stories!

[@botheredwithknots-Sandra]

This was fantastic! So many great tips! I learned so much. Carla is so lovely. 🤗

[@tessiemartinez1092]

That was so cool of Carla to take the time. Very down to earth!! Love her!

[@dragonfly1430]

Carla is one of my favorite chefs! I can't wait to try this recipe.

[@sherylm2442]

Wonderful job! Just like my mother taught me, handed down from many generations oof Southern women. Thanks for sharing!

[@semco72057]

I remember Carla from the ABC cooking show she was on and those biscuits does look great and must be very delicious too.

[@tphutch]

I would pay a LOT of money to have Carla in my kitchen coaching me. Love her!

[@mekamoohoo9541]

CARLA!!!! Girl you bettah go head, gone on somewhere wit these here Biscuits Babeeeee!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🎶😆👈🏽

[@karynb7781]

Carla has passed the 'True Test' of a Great Biscuit here...the baby reaching, reaching for seconds! Perfection. Love You Guys! Amazingly fun tutorial. Isn't Carla a Ray of Pure Sunshine? Delicious. Now I'm going to Crave Biscuits!! Aah. A Hot Oven in June? Help me! XoX.

[@mstreds]

I used yogurt in place of buttermilk and got a pleasantly moist and chewy biscuit

[@andthecowsaysmoo4]

🤤. Biscuits look good too.

[@pacemarshall9358]

I love Carla!!!

[@ugh0987654321ugh]

I got to work with Carla last fall at an event and she’s super nice

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

Very nice thanks to both of you. I will try this recipe this week end. It will be my fourth try at making biscuits and have not yet got the tasty one.

[@cherryminer3761]

wonderful recipe and techniques.

[@peggycollickordaly8462]

Hope you don’t have to return to the studio soon. Love the extra warmth of your Apartment Kitchen. Your guests seem more relaxed and funnier as well.

[@Gigi-he7jz]

Thanks so much for sharing this 💗

[@mickjac8447]

Can these be frozen?either before or after baking? Love the lamination method demonstration. Love this video!

[@kirker23]

Absolutely perfect!! Cannot wait to try these! Thank you so much!

[@kimberlyf4888]

I so wish I had a baking coach when I started! Or, even now. Would love someone to watch technique and help me through new recipes.

[@barneyewing2664]

great technique for dealing with the scraps

[@renamerryfield9802]

If you do just want a round form, save a can from canned vegetables and keep that for your cutter. Just use a can that you can cut both the top and bottom out of for this purpose.

[@carrenjstika1506]

Absolutely wonderful! This one I'm saving! And this recipe I'm making! Beautiful! :)

[@GennetteDiggs]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@allstarsandre]

This whole episode was so cute

[@macrumpton]

I would like to see a great vegan biscuit recipe.

[@lisaanderson135]

Carla is such an amazing cheerleader! I can’t wait to make these! Thank you Kristin and Carla❤️ Btw, I have a baking powdered buttermilk that you mix with water. Can I use it instead of fresh buttermilk?

[@wannellalawson4001]

Thanks Ladies. Carla needs a cook show. Can you freeze the biscuits

[@scottparttimechef4981]

looks great

[@LFT-zu7js]

Grandma always used a juice glass to make her biscuits.

[@freecalypso311]

💗💗💗 Mine too...

[@shannonurban1513]

It would be nice to know how to make these biscuits with self-rising flour. Should sugar still be added as well as the baking soda?

[@cres334]

More videos like this, please.

[@susanaechavarria8236]

Missed the genius recipe last week! Do you know any buttermilk substitute?

[@mjpraying]

Thoughts on buttering the top?

[@blindchase]

Kristen is easily the best host on this channel. Don't at me.

[@norcaldata]

What a cutie pie🥰

[@norcaldata]

The biscuits look awesome but she hijacked this video😉. What is it with toddlers and crib head, my grandson wakes up and always looks like jim ignatowski from taxi😂

[@kristinwisconsin]

Buttermilk has been hard to find sometimes

[@j8velo]

Add 1 Tbsp. of white vinegar or lemon juice per 1 C of milk, stir and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

[@ChrisLunde]

Comparing this to the ATK recipe, it’s not too dissimilar...

[@cherishwit]

Why can’t you just cut the dough into squares instead of cutting circles?

[@PippyPoppyDog]

You certainly can

[@Pagesandperfumes]

You can I always wondered if there were circles simply because people who didn't have cutters or better there was were biscuits cutters home bakers just used a cup

[@lpollock7893]

Great tips, but don’t twist the biscuit cutter because it limits the rise of the biscuits.

[@ruthyj5020]

That is a scone

[@figgettit]

terrible bra