Easy Drop Biscuits

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits on a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper.

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are soft and tender, with a slight tangy buttermilk flavor. Their rustic, golden-brown exterior is wonderfully crisp, while the inside remains light, airy, and flaky.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2 cups All Purpose Flour, 2 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Grate cold butter and toss it in with the flour to coat. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture.
1/2 cup Cold Butter, 1 cup Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into the bowl and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The biscuits will spread slightly as they bake, so don’t worry if they aren’t perfectly shaped.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter, jam, or your favorite topping!
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Notes

Make sure your butter is frozen or very cold so it grates easily. These pieces will melt as the biscuits bake, adding moisture and flavor.

Don't be tempted to overmix the batter. A few lumps are okay, but over-mixing will result in tough biscuits.

Be sure you have a hot oven before adding the biscuits. You'll want to be sure to preheat the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 404IUCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg

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