Buttermilk Fantails

Buttermilk Fantails are a popular breakfast pastry in the southern United States, known for their flaky texture and tangy flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Buttermilk Fantails

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Bakery, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Buttermilk
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together.
7. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
8. Cut the dough into 6 equal strips.
9. Take each strip and twist it into a spiral shape, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fantails are golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.