BRIAN’S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Makes about 12 biscuits
Though he was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, our editor-in-chief, Brian Hart Hoffman, is a citizen of the world whose background as a flight attendant and career in publishing have allowed him to travel the globe in search of the best baked goods. He’s fallen in love with specialties from across Europe and Asia, but his Southern roots ensure a soft spot for good, old-fashioned Southern biscuits.
3½ cups (438 grams) White Lily® All-Purpose Flour (see Note), plus more for dusting2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar1 tablespoon (15 grams) baking powder1 tablespoon (9 grams) kosher salt½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda1¼ cups (284 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed1 cup (240 grams) cold whole buttermilk1 large egg (50 grams), lightly beatenFlaked sea salt (optional)…
