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Buttermilk drop biscuits placed on a lined bannaton over a wooden surface.

Fluffy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

These buttermilk drop biscuits are incredibly easy to make—no rolling or cutting required! They’re light, buttery, and tender with crispy golden edges. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or serving alongside soups and stews.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  • Add the 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. 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. Immediately brush warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor. Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam.

Notes

  • Keep the butter cold. Cold butter is what gives these biscuits their flaky texture and lift. If the butter softens too much before baking, the biscuits will spread instead of puffing up. 
  • Don’t overmix the dough. It’s okay if the dough looks a little rough or shaggy. Stirring just until combined keeps the biscuits tender. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense results.
  • A large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop makes it easy to portion the dough evenly, which helps it bake at the same rate and look great on the plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
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