Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
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Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Description
This recipe for Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits includes all-purpose flour combined with baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt to create a balanced rising base. Cold diced butter is melted partially then mixed with chilled buttermilk to add moisture and richness. The liquid ingredients are folded gently into the flour mixture just until combined to avoid toughening the dough. Scooped by a non-stick sprayed 1/4-cup measuring cup, the dough is dropped spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking tray. They bake at a high temperature to develop a slightly crisp, golden top while maintaining a soft interior. Brushing with melted butter after baking enhances browning and flavor. These drop biscuits provide a quick alternative to traditional rolled biscuits without sacrificing texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk well chilled
- 2 Tbsp (28g) unsalted butter melted (for brushing tops, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper (made to withstand 475 degrees) or a silicone baking mat (made to withstand 475 degrees), set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt, make a well in center of mixture.
- Place 1/2 cup diced butter in a medium microwave safe dish and heat in microwave until about 3/4 melted. Remove and stir to melt fully.
- Pour buttermilk in with butter and whisk until mixture appears lumpy.
- Pour buttermilk mixture into well in flour mixture then fold mixture with a rubber spatula just until incorporated.
- Spray a 1/4-cup round measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray.
- Scoop dough out a scant 1/4 cup at a time and drop onto prepared baking sheet spacing them 1 1/2-inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven until tops are slightly golden brown, about 12 - 14 minutes.
- Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- If using salted butter, reduce added salt in the biscuit dough accordingly to balance flavor.
- Use a parchment-lined or silicone baking mat on the baking sheet to prevent sticking during baking.
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