Easy Flaky Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Easy Flaky Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

from melskitchencafe.com
Bread
30 min
12 servings
157 kcal / serving

These easy flaky buttermilk drop biscuits are amazing. No rolling, no cutting out…they are just as delicious as finicky, classic homemade biscuits.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • ½ teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1 teaspoonsugar
  • ¾ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupbuttermilk chilled (see note)
  • 8 tablespoonsbutter, melted and slightly cooled (i use salted butter)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.

  3. 3

    In a 2-cup liquid measure or small bowl, stir together the chilled buttermilk and melted butter until the butter forms small clumps and the mixture looks curdled.

  4. 4

    Stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula just until the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture slightly pulls away from the edges of the bowl.

  5. 5

    Using a greased 1/4-cup measure or large #20 cookie scoop, portion the dough and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 1/2 inches apart.

  6. 6

    Bake the biscuits until the tops are golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush with additional melted butter. Serve warm.