Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
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Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Description
The recipe starts by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, buttermilk is mixed with melted butter, which causes small clumps to form. Adding the wet mixture to dry ingredients and stirring just until combined creates a tender dough. Scooping with spoons or a measuring cup and shaping the dough into rounds before baking ensures even biscuits.
Baked at 450°F for 11 to 13 minutes, the biscuits develop golden brown tops. Brushing them with melted salted butter enhances the flavor and appearance. The texture is characterized by a soft interior crumb and a slightly crisp, buttery outside.
These biscuits pair well with butter and jam or as a side to hearty dishes. The drop biscuit method simplifies making biscuits without rolling and cutting dough, saving time in day-to-day cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter melted (plus 3 Tablespoons for brushing on top, salted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and melted butter. Small clumps will begin to appear.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Using two spoons or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop biscuit dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape and smooth out biscuit dough with hands. Repeat.
- Bake 11-13 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
- Brush the biscuit tops with remaining 3 Tablespoons of melted butter.
- Serve with butter and jam.
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Overall Rating
5
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