Here’s a simple, fluffy recipe for Buttermilk Drop Biscuits—no rolling or cutting needed:
🧈🥯 Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Set oven to 220°C (425°F)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Sugar
3️⃣ Cut in Butter
- Add cold butter cubes
- Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until it looks like coarse crumbs
4️⃣ Add Buttermilk
- Pour in cold buttermilk
- Stir gently until just combined
⚠️ Don’t overmix—this keeps biscuits soft and fluffy
5️⃣ Drop the Dough
- Use a spoon or scoop to drop rough mounds onto the baking tray
- Leave space between each biscuit
6️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until:
- Tops are golden brown
- Edges are slightly crisp
🧈 Optional Finish
- Brush tops with melted butter right after baking for extra flavor
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With butter and honey
- With jam or cream
- As a side with soups or fried chicken
💡 Tips for Perfect Biscuits
- Keep ingredients cold for better texture
- Don’t overwork the dough
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix:
- 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice (let sit 5 minutes)
If you want, I can also give you a 2-ingredient super quick version of these biscuits or a cheesy garlic variation that tastes amazing.
