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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

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Drop biscuits are the simple, hearty buddy to your favorite winter soup, or a delicious afternoon snack with butter and jam, or even a perfect breakfast with sausage and an egg. This Buttermilk Drop Biscuit recipe will become your go-to side for any meal! My family loves these with raspberry jam and a tall glass of milk for an after school snack. How will you use these biscuits?

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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits.
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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits. #buttermilk #biscuits #biscuitsforbreakfast

How to make buttermilk drop biscuits

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. In a food processor combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Pulse a couple times.
  3. Add in cold cubed butter and process for 5-10 seconds, until butter is no larger than the size of a pea.
  4. Dump the flour mixture into a large bowl and use a spatula gently mix in the buttermilk (or regular milk). Dough will be wet and sticky to the touch.
  5. Using a large cookie scoop (or a soup spoon), scoop batter onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Brush the tops of the biscuits with milk or melted butter to help get those brown tops.
  7. Bake on center rack for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned and springs back when touched lightly.
  8. Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.
Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits.

Can I make these biscuits gluten free?

Yes! We made these gluten free many times and they tasted great! The flour blend you use will make a big difference however. We had the best texture and flavor with King Arthur Measure for Measure. The Namaste brand from Costco did not work at all.

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits.

Buttermilk substitutes

If you're like me, then you never have buttermilk on hand when you need it! The great thing about this recipe is you can substitute the buttermilk with whole milk or even a milk substitute like almond milk. The flavor will change slightly, but they will still be delicious.

Make your own buttermilk

It's really easy to make your own buttermilk at home. It won't be as thick, but it will still provide baked goods with the same texture and similar flavor.

To make your own buttermilk, simply add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of (preferably) whole milk. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes. It may become a bit lumpy, but that's ok! Use in the recipe as usual.

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits.

How to use biscuits

  • Breakfast - topped with gravy or with sausage, cheese and egg to make a breakfast sandwich.
  • Lunch - dipped in your favorite Soup.
  • Dinner - with Honey Butter alongside your favorite BBQ foods.

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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits.

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Drop biscuits are the simple, hearty buddy to your favorite winter soup, or a delicious afternoon snack with butter and jam, or even a perfect breakfast with sausage and an egg.
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Course: Side Dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 10 biscuits
Calories: 171kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk any milk or milk substitute will also work
  • Milk or melted butter for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a food processor combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Pulse twice to mix.
  • Add in cubed butter and process for 5-10 seconds, until butter is no larger than the size of a pea.
  • Dump flour mix into a large bowl and using a spatula fold in the buttermilk (or regular milk). Dough will be wet and sticky to the touch.
  • Using a large cookie scoop (or a soup spoon), scoop batter onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Brush the tops with milk or melted butter to help them brown.
  • Bake at 425°F for 11-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey.

Notes

To store biscuits, place in a zip-top bag lined with a paper towel. This will keep them from getting soggy. They will keep at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Super simple recipe goes with any meal. Lightly salted and perfectly sweet drop biscuits. #buttermilk #biscuits #biscuitsforbreakfast

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