Drop Biscuits
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Drop Biscuits
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Light and flaky, rich and buttery, these easy drop biscuits are a quick way to add a special homemade touch to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (I prefer White Lily brand)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup very cold buttermilk
- 8 tablespoons warm, melted, salted butter (plus additional 1-2 tablespoons melted for brushing)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. In a separate bowl, stir together 8 tablespoons of warm melted butter with the cold buttermilk (you should see little clumps of butter form, which is good).
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and fold together just until everything is combined (do not over-mix).
- Spray an ice cream scoop with cooking spray and use the scoop to drop the batter 1 ½ -inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake on the middle rack of the 475°F oven until the tops are golden brown – about 10-12 minutes.
- Brush the biscuits with the remaining 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add Cheese: A cheddar drop biscuit is a great companion for a bowl of chili or soup! Fold ½ cup (2 ounces) of grated cheddar into the dough before scooping and dropping. You can also use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or even Parmesan cheese in this recipe.
- Herbs and Scallions: A ¼ cup of thinly sliced green onions would be a nice addition to this dough. Try sprinkling some fresh minced rosemary, thyme, dill, or basil into the dough as well.
- Green chilies would be a fun addition for a Tex-Mex meal.
- Diced pimentos and some grated cheddar will give the biscuits even more Southern flare.
- Sweet Drop Biscuits: Add more sugar -- about ¼ cup -- and a dash of cinnamon. Use these as a dessert with fresh berries and whipped cream for shortcake.
- Recipe slightly adapted from America's Test Kitchen.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1biscuit
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1biscuit | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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