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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits Recipe
This practically foolproof recipe makes the most golden, buttery, and fluffy biscuits in less than 30 minutes. Buttermilk drop biscuits are perfect to enjoy as a savory, carb-y side dish with a smear of butter or any of your favorite spreads!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 10 - 12 biscuits
Calories: 193 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup cold butter + 3 tablespoons of melted butter for tops
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and set out a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Set out a mixing bowl. Sift the flour, then measure and level it. Combine the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix well.
- Using a cheese grater, shave the cold stick of butter into the dry ingredients. Gently mix the shaved butter into the flour.
- Add the buttermilk and gently mix to create a lumpy dough.
- Scoop 3 tablespoon portions of biscuit dough out and dollop them on the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Meanwhile melt 3 tablespoons of butter. The moment the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the butter over the top of the biscuits. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Optional Add-Ins –½ cup shredded cheese1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs – any variety½ teaspoon ground spices, like cinnamon, cayenne, or any variety¼ teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
- Leftovers - Homemade biscuits are tastiest when served fresh and hot from the oven. However, they will keep well for up to 1-2 days in an airtight container at room temperature or 2-3 days in the fridge.
- To Freeze - Let them cool completely before wrapping each drop biscuit individually in a layer of plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Transfer all of the biscuits to a freezer-safe ziploc bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature for 30 minutes or so.
- To Reheat - Wrap each biscuit in a slightly damp paper towel, and microwave for 10-20 seconds at 50% power. This will create a softer texture, outside and inside the biscuit.
- For a more crisp outside and chewy inside you'll want to reheat the biscuits in the oven. Loosely wrap the biscuits in one big section of aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes, until warm. Open the packet to uncover the biscuits and bake for another few minutes for an even crispier outside.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
418mg
(17%)
Potassium
183mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
323IU
(6%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10- 12 biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 323IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.