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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

These Drop Biscuits are crazy simple and ridiculously good on their own, or take them up a notch with a little slather of butter or honey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk biscuits, drop biscuits, drop buttermilk biscuits
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter , cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 1 cup cold full-fat buttermilk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or your hands, until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  • Toss in the chives, if using.
  • Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and gently mix with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined (do not over mix!) Dough will be sticky.
  • Drop dough in 8 equal portions (about 1/3 cup each) an inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Serve warm with some butter or honey!

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.5mg