Looking for a fast biscuit option? This is your recipe. These drop biscuits are ideal when you want something warm and homemade without much fuss—perfect for a quick morning treat or to complement a family dinner. There’s no cutting in butter or fancy technique involved. Just mix up a few simple ingredients, scoop onto a baking sheet, and bake.

About These Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Family recipes often come with special memories, and this one is no different. I received it at my family wedding shower, where each relative gifted me a cherished recipe. My great-aunt passed along this biscuit recipe, a favorite of hers as a busy farm wife cooking for a crowd. The simplicity of melting butter and mixing everything in one bowl made it a staple in her kitchen, and it’s been a reliable go-to in mine ever since.

Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Recipe by Kristie BookerDifficulty: Easy

Total time

19

minutes

These quick and easy drop biscuits come together with just a few pantry ingredients. Simply whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt, then add buttermilk and melted butter to form a dough. Scoop onto a baking sheet, brush with egg wash for a golden top, and bake until perfectly golden and fluffy. Serve these warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam for a comforting, homemade treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 cup cold buttermilk

• 8 tablespoons melted butter (1 stick)

• Egg, beaten (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
• Pour in the buttermilk and melted butter and stir until a dough forms. Once the dough comes together, give it a few more stirs to help the gluten develop a bit.
• Using an ice cream scoop, drop mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Combine the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and whisk. Gently brush the tops of the biscuits.
• Bake the biscuits 11 to 13 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the center is set.
• Remove the biscuits from the oven and enjoy the biscuits warm with your favorite toppings, such as your favorite jam, butter, or honey.

Notes

• To make the biscuits more interesting, add herbs or sharp cheddar cheese, or both!