Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

There’s just something magical about a warm batch of homemade buttermilk drop biscuits fresh from the oven. The buttery edges and that soft, tender middle practically beg for a swipe of jam or a drizzle of honey. These easy biscuits come together with simple pantry ingredients and a little love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time11

Total Time26

Course: Breakfast and Brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Tristin - Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
8 tablespoons butter
3/4 - 1 cup chilled buttermilk low-fat

Instructions

Move an oven rack to the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Line a 13x9- inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Set aside.I
In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave the butter for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each heat cycle until it’s melted (you may want to cover it in case it pops).
Pour the cold buttermilk into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup.
Slowly stir the melted butter into the buttermilk, it should form clumps.
Pour this into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Using a greased ¼ cup dry measuring cup, drop a little less than level scoops of batter about 1 ½ inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 11-13 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking. The tops will start to turn golden brown when they are done.
Brush on a little melted butter to the tops, if desired. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep your buttermilk very cold so the biscuits bake up tall and flaky instead of dense.
Mix the dough just until it comes together. Overworking it can make the biscuits tough.
Using a 1/4 cup to scoop the dough to form biscuits.
Biscuits will last 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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