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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

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Buttermilk drop biscuits are the easiest homemade biscuits you’ll ever make! They’re soft and flaky, and full of rich buttery flavor.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 biscuits
Calories 209
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter , cubed (85 grams)
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk, plus additional for brushing (250 ml)

Additional Flavor Mix-in Suggestions (pick only 2):

  • ½ cup shredded or crumbled cheese such as cheddar, swiss, parmesan or feta
  • ½ cup bulkier ingredients like scallions, crumbled bacon, nuts, dried fruit, or sliced jalapenos, etc
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs
  • 1-2 cloves garlic , minced
  • ½-1 teaspoon dried herbs
  • ¼-½ teaspoon spices or seasoning such as cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the butter with a pastry cutter or a fork until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add 1 cup buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough comes together. If adding mix-ins, stir in now. Dough will be thick, mix only as needed to bring dough together.
  • Use a large cookie scoop or a spoon to drop by rounded 3-4 tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately if possible, biscuits are best when they are fresh. If there are leftovers, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Notes:

  • Nutrition information is for plain biscuits only and is an estimate.
  • To make cheddar biscuits: add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • To make garlic and herb biscuits: add 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herb and 1 clove of garlic, minced.
  • To make bacon and scallion biscuits: add ½ cup crumbled bacon, ½ cup chopped scallions, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg