Flaky and tender buttermilk biscuits topped with sweet maple cream for the perfect salty-sweet combination. Treat yourself to a batch this weekend!

I've gotten used to always having biscuits stocked in my freezer. They are so easy to make, and they are what I reach for when I make a big pot of soup this time of year. Give me a tall biscuit with tons of flaky, buttery layers and a slight tang from buttermilk and I am a happy lady.

But add a smearing of sweet and salty maple cream on top of said biscuits, and I will most likely say things like, "Oh my god" every time I take a bite. Do yourself a favor and set aside 30 minutes this weekend to make a batch of these beauties.

And don't miss out on these Potato Onion Dill Biscuits either!

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• 👩🏻‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works
• 🥘 Needed Ingredients
• 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
• ⏲️ Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
• 🍞 More Bread Recipes You Will Love!
• 📖 Buttermilk Maple Biscuits Recipe

👩🏻‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

Taste - Buttery biscuits with the slightest tang from buttermilk, and a sweet-salty maple cream topping that will have you licking your fingers

Texture - Tender and light biscuits with so many flaky layers of buttery goodness

Quick and Easy - Prep time takes just 15 minutes, and then you pop them in the oven for 20 minutes - minimal effort and maximum reward!

Convenience - Make these biscuits ahead of time and just warm them before serving. These maple biscuits are also freezer-friendly, and can be stored for up to 3 months in your freezer.

What Can I Pair With These Biscuits?

Roasted Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup

Thick and Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Southwest Black Bean Soup

🥘 Needed Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Buttermilk

For the Maple Cream:

• Heavy cream
• Maple syrup
• Flaky sea salt

If you love all-things maple, try these Maple Oat Scones with Pecans!

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

Make the Maple Cream:

Step 1. In a small bowl, combine the cream and maple syrup. Set aside.

Make the Biscuits:

Step 2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mix in the butter just until mixture starts to create pea-size pieces of butter.

Step 4. Using a large spoon, stir in the buttermilk just until mixture is evenly moistened (your dough should be slightly shaggy).

Step 5. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough in half, then repeat this process three more times, for a total of four folds. *Don't skip this step, as it creates the flaky layers.

Step 6. Roll dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a lightly floured 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits (do not twist the cutter) as close together as possible.

Step 7. Transfer cut biscuits to baking sheet and place them close together (this helps them rise). If necessary, re-roll dough and cut more biscuits.

Step 8. Brush biscuits with half of maple cream and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake until golden, 17-20 minutes. Serve biscuits with remaining maple cream.

⏲️ Recipe Notes and Expert Tips

Always use cold butter when baking biscuits. If necessary, pop your butter into the freezer for 5 minutes before starting.

Folding your biscuit dough 4 times creates super flaky biscuits - don't skip this step!

For taller biscuits, roll your dough to 1-inch thickness.

To ensure golden biscuits, I recommend baking them on the highest rack in your oven.

Cut biscuits into squares using a sharp knife to do away with any wasteful scraps.

For even flakier biscuits, chill them in the refrigerator for an hour before baking.

Enjoy your week, and feel free to drop me a line in the comments – I would love to hear if you try this recipe! Or tag me on Instagram @maryannehoekstra to let me know how it turned out! Also, if you are enjoying my blog, please consider recommending it to your friends. They can subscribe here.

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