Description

These soft buttermilk drop biscuits are a quick, easy, and pantry-friendly breakfast solution that requires no rolling or cutting. Made with just five simple ingredients, they are tender, fluffy, and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (6g) salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using) until evenly distributed.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter remaining.
Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Gently stir with a spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix; the dough should look shaggy and sticky.
Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each for spreading. Place 6-8 biscuits per pan.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning.
Immediately brush the tops with melted butter while hot. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for flaky layers. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits. If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar per cup. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and buttermilk alternatives.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 220
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 380
Fat: 13
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

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