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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 biscuits 1x

Description

These Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are tender, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. Utilizing a melt-and-mix method with cold buttermilk and melted butter creates a perfect texture that’s slightly lumpy but wonderfully soft. Perfectly golden on top after baking, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast or as a comforting side to any meal.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 stick (85 g or 1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (210 ml) cold buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter until hot but not bubbling. Quickly pour the melted butter into the cold buttermilk and stir; this will create a slightly lumpy mixture essential for fluffy biscuits.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the buttermilk and butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined to form a dough. Do not overmix; the dough can remain a bit shaggy and not perfectly smooth.
  5. Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or a 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each biscuit about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
  6. Bake Biscuits: Bake for 13–17 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
  7. Finish with Butter: Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush them immediately with melted butter for an extra layer of delicious flavor and shine.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the biscuit dough to keep them tender and fluffy.
  • Using cold buttermilk ensures a lighter texture in the biscuits.
  • Spacing biscuits properly allows them to spread without sticking together.
  • Brushing with melted butter after baking adds richness and a beautiful glaze.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: buttermilk drop biscuits, easy biscuits, fluffy biscuits, homemade biscuits, baking recipe

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