These Homemade Drop Biscuits are wonderfully easy to make with no rolling, kneading, or biscuit cutters required. Just mix the dough, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown. They’re fluffy and tender inside with lightly crisp edges, making them perfect alongside breakfast, soups, stews, or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Cut in the Butter
Add the cold cubed butter.
Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few small pieces of butter remaining.
Keeping the butter cold helps create tender, flaky biscuits.
4. Add the Buttermilk
Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until just combined.
Don’t overmix. The dough should look soft and slightly shaggy. If it seems excessively dry, add another tablespoon of buttermilk.
5. Drop the Biscuits
Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop approximately 1/4 cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Leave a little space between each biscuit.
For softer sides, place them fairly close together. For crispier edges, leave more space between them.
6. Bake
Brush the tops with melted butter.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and beautifully golden brown on top.
Brush with a little more melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven if desired.
Tips for Perfect Drop Biscuits
- Keep the butter cold. Warm butter can make the biscuits heavy.
- Don’t overwork the dough. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 3/4 cup milk with 2 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
- For extra cheesy biscuits, fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add garlic powder and dried parsley for delicious savory biscuits.
- For sweeter biscuits, add an extra tablespoon of sugar and serve with honey or jam.
Serving Ideas
These biscuits are delicious served warm with:
- Butter and honey
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Sausage gravy
- Scrambled eggs
- Fried chicken
- Chicken soup
- Beef stew
- Creamy chicken and gravy
Storage
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
To reheat, warm them in a 300°F oven for 5–8 minutes. They can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to about 2 months.
Final Thoughts
These Homemade Drop Biscuits are one of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh, buttery biscuits without the extra work of traditional rolled biscuits. With simple pantry ingredients and just a few minutes of preparation, you can have warm, golden biscuits ready to serve with almost any meal.