National Buttermilk Day on May 14 celebrates a delicious southern tradition. It is easy to celebrate: take a piece of biscuit, add butter, jam, and sugar on top. High-calorie, satisfying, and delicious. Great!
History
This delicacy appeared in the XIX century as inexpensive, simple food that easily satisfies hunger. The development of industry contributed to the emergence of confectionery factories, and desserts were made based on traditional recipes with minor changes in the ingredients. Soon, the dessert acquired a huge following and turned into a national brand.
Interesting Facts
Buttermilk biscuits are appropriate at any meal: for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This can be the main course, dessert, or a side dish.
- Almost anything can be a filling: fruit jam, honey, cheese, bacon, and peanut butter. Choose according to your mood.
- There are many pastry shops in the USA where buttermilk biscuit is baked in the traditional way, and served with various sauces.
- The classic version of this treat resembles a dessert created by skillful housewives from cozy towns in the country’s south.
If you bake buttermilk biscuit, guests will definitely get addicted! Avoid strict limits: the biscuit is used as the basis for modern sweets to look aesthetically pleasing. They taste as good as the classics had for centuries. Go ahead!
When is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day in 2024?
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day is observed on May 14 each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Tuesday | May | 14 | 2024 |
| Wednesday | May | 14 | 2025 |
