Ingredients
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. melted butter
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 425º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add butter and, using a pastry blender or two forks, work butter into the flour until the butter is in roughly pea-sized pieces.Step 3Add buttermilk and stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, , scoop out biscuits and transfer to the prepared baking tray, about 3 inches apart.Step 4Bake until golden brown with darker spots on the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.Brush the biscuits with melted butter and serve.
Enter drop biscuits. These easy 5-ingredient guys are totally quick to whip together and doesn’t require rolling out on your counter which means less mess! They can also be totally customized like adding in a bit of cheddar and some sliced scallions. Or you could swap 2 teaspoons of sugar for the salt and add some raisins, for a savory-sweet bite. If you have leftovers, go ahead and wrap them tightly in cling film or foil and they can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature or in the fridge for a week. If you gave this easy recipe a try, let us know how they came out in the comments below!
