Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 60 votes

Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Flaky, tender biscuits with a crispy, buttery outer crust and made in less than 20 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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 salted butter melted (plus 3 Tablespoons for brushing on top)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  4. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and melted butter. Small clumps will begin to appear.
  5. Add the buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake 11-13 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.
  8. Brush the biscuit tops with remaining 3 Tablespoons of melted butter.
  9. Serve with butter and jam.