Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
There’s something incredibly comforting about homemade biscuits. Warm, buttery, and soft on the inside with golden edges, biscuits are one of those simple recipes that make any meal feel more special.
These buttermilk drop biscuits are especially easy because you don’t need to roll out the dough or cut anything — just mix, scoop, and bake.
Using grated butter gives these biscuits beautiful pockets of butter throughout the dough, which melt in the oven and create a tender, fluffy texture. The buttermilk adds a gentle tang and helps the biscuits rise tall and soft.
Whether you serve them with breakfast, alongside a cozy dinner, or simply with a little butter and honey, these drop biscuits are one of the easiest breads you can make at home.
Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
These biscuits are quick, simple, and incredibly forgiving. Because they’re drop biscuits, there’s no need to worry about perfectly shaping the dough. Just scoop it onto the baking sheet and let the oven do the work.
They’re perfect for:
• Breakfast with butter or jam
• Serving alongside soups or chili
• Quick weeknight dinners
• Making biscuits and gravy
• Adding to holiday meals
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 stick (½ cup) butter, grated and cold
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup buttermilk
Optional: extra melted butter for brushing the tops
How to Make Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
Step 3: Add the butter
Grate the cold stick of butter directly into the flour mixture. Toss the butter shreds lightly in the flour so they’re evenly distributed.
Step 4: Add the buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. The dough will be slightly sticky and shaggy — that’s perfect.
Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits dense.
Step 5: Drop the biscuits
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
If you like, brush the tops with melted butter right after they come out of the oven.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These biscuits remind me why simple recipes are often the best ones. There’s something special about pulling a tray of warm biscuits out of the oven and smelling that buttery aroma filling the kitchen.
I love that these biscuits don’t require rolling or cutting dough. On busy days, it’s nice to have a recipe that’s quick but still feels homemade and comforting. Sometimes the easiest foods are the ones people enjoy the most.
Helpful Links
If you enjoy these buttermilk drop biscuits, here are a few more recipes from my kitchen that pair beautifully with them:
• Homemade Buttermilk Recipe – If you ever run out of buttermilk, you can easily make your own at home in just a few minutes.
• Honey Biscuits – Soft, fluffy biscuits with honey baked right into the dough for a touch of sweetness.
• Vanilla Bean Biscuits – A unique twist on classic biscuits with warm vanilla flavor.
• Everything Bagel Biscuits – Savory biscuits topped with everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor.
• Biscuits Without Milk – A simple biscuit recipe made with water instead of milk that still bakes up fluffy and delicious.
These recipes make it easy to build a full biscuit collection, whether you’re cooking breakfast, dinner, or something sweet.
Tips for the Best Drop Biscuits
• Use very cold butter so the biscuits bake up tender and fluffy
• Grating the butter helps distribute it evenly throughout the dough
• Don’t overmix the dough — stir just until combined
• Bake at a high temperature so the biscuits rise quickly
Variations to Try
Once you master the basic recipe, you can easily customize these biscuits.
Try adding:
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Chopped chives or green onions
• Garlic powder for savory biscuits
• Honey brushed on top after baking
Each variation adds a new twist while keeping the biscuits simple and comforting.
How to Store
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
To reheat, warm them in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes until soft and warm again.
You can also freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months and reheat when needed.
These buttermilk drop biscuits are the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. They’re quick to make, require only a few ingredients, and always turn out warm, fluffy, and delicious.
Whether you serve them with dinner, breakfast, or just a little butter and honey, they’re a reminder that homemade comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated to be wonderful.
