When you’re craving warm, buttery biscuits but don’t want to fuss with rolling, folding, or cutting, these drop biscuits come to the rescue! They’re quick, easy, and require minimal effort.
Imagine biting into a flaky, tender biscuit fresh from the oven—pure comfort food bliss.
Let’s dive into this fail-proof recipe that will have you reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing on top)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in Cold Butter:
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients.
Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Buttermilk:
Slowly drizzle the buttermilk into the flour-butter mixture.
Gently fold everything together until just combined.
Be careful not to overmix.
Drop the Dough:
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Leave some space between each biscuit.
Brush with Melted Butter:
Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
Bake:
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Nutritional Facts (per biscuit)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 3g
FAQs
Can I use whole milk instead of buttermilk?
Yes, whole milk works as a substitute.
Can I add cheese or herbs to the dough?
Absolutely! Customize your biscuits with your favorite additions.
How do I store leftover biscuits?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Can I freeze unbaked biscuit dough?
Yes, freeze the unbaked dough and bake as needed.