Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits: Your New Favorite Recipe

7/3/2026

shallow focus photo of breads
shallow focus photo of breads

Introduction to Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

If you're looking for a comforting biscuit recipe that's both easy and delicious, you've landed in the right spot. Buttermilk drop biscuits make for perfect sides during meals or a delightful breakfast treat on lazy Sunday mornings. These fluffy treats are wonderfully versatile, and chances are you might already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen.

Gathering Your Ingredients

Before we jump into the recipe, let's make sure you have everything you need. For about 12 mouth-watering biscuits, gather:

  • 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chilled buttermilk (or a quick homemade version – see note below)
  • 8 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 additional tablespoons unsalted butter for brushing

Note: If you don’t have buttermilk available, you can make a quick substitute by mixing 3/4 cup milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Let it sit for a few minutes until it clumps up, and you’re ready to go!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Now, let’s dive into making these delightful buttermilk drop biscuits:

  1. Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and preheat your oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. This dry mixture ensures an even rise in your biscuits.
  3. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, stir the chilled buttermilk and melted butter together until the butter forms small clumps. It’s these clumps that will add a lovely richness to your biscuits.
  4. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just incorporated. You don’t want to overmix; that’s the secret to soft biscuits!
  5. Using a greased 1/4 cup dry measuring cup, drop scoops of batter about 1.5 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake your biscuits for about 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the tops are golden brown.
  7. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it generously on top of your freshly baked biscuits. Transfer them to a wire rack and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy these buttermilk drop biscuits with a drizzle of honey, savory gravy, or just plain butter. They’re sure to impress anyone who tries them, and you can whip them up in no time!