Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
If you love homemade biscuits but don’t love the hassle of rolling and cutting, these Fluffy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are perfect for you! They come together in minutes, require no special equipment, and deliver the same buttery, tender texture as traditional biscuits. The crispy golden edges and soft, fluffy centers make them an irresistible addition to breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
These biscuits pair wonderfully with butter, honey, or jam and are also perfect for soaking up hearty soups and stews. With simple pantry staples and a foolproof drop method, you’ll have warm, homemade biscuits on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for extra tang)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
For Brushing:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
How to Make Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
- Preheat & Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar for the perfect balance of flavor and rise.
- Cut in the Butter: Work cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in cold buttermilk, lemon juice, and honey (if using) until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – keeping the dough slightly sticky ensures light, tender biscuits.
- Drop the Dough: Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to drop the dough onto your baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush & Serve: As soon as they come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter for an extra dose of richness. Serve warm and enjoy!
Biscuit lovers, don’t stop at drop biscuits! You’ll also love my classic Homemade Southern Biscuits, flaky Cheddar Cheese Biscuits, and sweet Blueberry Biscuits. Each recipe brings its own twist – whether you crave buttery layers, savory cheese, or fruity bursts of blueberry goodness.
Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until pea-sized crumbs form. Pour in cold buttermilk, lemon juice, and honey (if using).
- Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—don’t overmix! The dough should be slightly sticky.
- Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.
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Let us know how it was!Pro Tips for the Best Drop Biscuits
- Cold Butter = Flaky Biscuits – Keep your butter as cold as possible to achieve the best texture.
- Don’t Overmix – A lightly mixed, shaggy dough leads to the fluffiest biscuits.
- Try a Cast Iron Skillet – Baking biscuits in a cast iron skillet instead of a sheet pan gives them extra crispy edges. Be sure to butter the bottom and sides of the skillet before adding your biscuits.
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