Crazy Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits (Tender & Flaky)

These warm, tender Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are crazy easy! No kneading, rolling, or cutting - just mix, drop, and bake. With only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of hands-on time, you’ll have flaky biscuits on the table in no time. A simple trick plus that tangy buttermilk flavor makes them perfect with jam, honey, or butter!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk (shaken, cold)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder (no aluminum, fresh)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a liquid measuring cup, measure the buttermilk. Place in the freezer to get extra cold while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 3
In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Set aside to cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Remove the cold buttermilk from the freezer. Add the butter and mix well with a whisk or fork. It should form a clumpy texture. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir well with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Using a 1/4 cup scoop, scoop biscuit dough - makes about 10-11 biscuits onto the prepared pan. Bake for 10-14 minutes.
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