Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Fluffy, golden, and impossibly easy to make, these Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal! Skip the hassle of rolling and cutting dough—this recipe uses a quick drop method that yields tender, buttery biscuits with minimal effort. With just 10 minutes of prep time, a few pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold buttermilk come together to create the ultimate comfort food. Each biscuit boasts a lightly crisp exterior and a soft, airy interior, enhanced by optional melted butter brushed on top for extra richness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these no-fail biscuits pair beautifully with butter, jam, or a generous ladle of gravy. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is bound to become your go-to for irresistible homemade biscuits.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. It's okay if there are pea-sized chunks of butter remaining.
Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour mixture. Using a fork or spatula, gently stir just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Using a large spoon or a cookie scoop, drop heaping mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get approximately 8 biscuits.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
If desired, brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for added flavor and a shiny finish.
Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, jam, or gravy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.4 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.9 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.0 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
