Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    8 biscuits

  • Calories

    263 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    American

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Buttermilk drop biscuits are homemade drop biscuits that can be made with almost no prep!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
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Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until about 90% melted.
  3. Whisk until completely melted.
  4. Let the butter sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  5. Whisk in the cold buttermilk. The butter should clump up.
  6. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Whisk just until combined. Don’t overmix.
  7. Drop ¼-cup scoops of biscuit batter about 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  9. Brush biscuit tops with remaining
  10. Transfer sheet to wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Buttermilk: If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a homemade buttermilk substitute. 
  • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe. 
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1biscuit Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 487IU (10%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8biscuits

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1biscuit
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 487IU 10%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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