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Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
5 from 63 votes

Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are tender and flaky with a golden top, made by folding a buttermilk and melted butter mixture into a flour blend with leavening agents. The dough is dropped by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, yielding biscuits that bake quickly with a soft crumb and buttery flavor. An optional butter brush adds extra richness after baking, making them a simple yet satisfying accompaniment for breakfasts or meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt, make a well in center of mixture.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour buttermilk in with butter and whisk until mixture appears lumpy.
  5. Pour buttermilk mixture into well in flour mixture then fold mixture with a rubber spatula just until incorporated.
  6. Spray a 1/4-cup round measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray. 
  7. Scoop dough out a scant 1/4 cup at a time and drop onto prepared baking sheet spacing them 1 1/2-inches apart.
  8. Bake in preheated oven until tops are slightly golden brown, about 12 - 14 minutes. 
  9. 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.