Easy Drop Biscuits
Fluffy, buttery drop biscuits with golden, craggy tops and tender centers—no rolling or cutting required. Mix, drop, and bake for a fast side that works with breakfast, dinner, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional sugar.
- Cut in the cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix; it should look shaggy and slightly sticky.
- Using a 1/4-cup measure or cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing a couple inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until tops are golden brown and edges are set.
- Optional: brush hot biscuits with melted butter. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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