Description
These Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are quick, easy, and fluffy, perfect for a comforting breakfast or as a savory side for any meal. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, they deliver a tender crumb and buttery flavor in just 17 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the biscuits to a perfect golden brown.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined, creating a balanced leavening and flavor base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the cold buttermilk with the melted and slightly cooled butter. Stir gently until the butter forms small clumps within the mixture, contributing to tender biscuits.
- Mix Batter: Pour the buttermilk and butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until incorporated and the batter starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, taking care not to overmix to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- Shape Biscuits: Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to scoop and drop the batter evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them for even baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the tops are a beautiful golden brown and crisp.
- Finish: Optionally, brush the warm biscuits with additional melted butter to enhance their rich flavor and add a slight sheen.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough biscuits; stir just until ingredients come together.
- Melted butter mixed into the buttermilk adds a rich flavor and tender texture.
- Using cold buttermilk helps with leavening and results in fluffier biscuits.
- For best results, use a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
