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Easy and Fun Drop Biscuits Recipe

Easy and Fun Drop Biscuits Recipe

These fun-to-make biscuits are easy enough for the kids to help and are endlessly compatible with any assortment of toppings for a perfect side to any holiday meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 Biscuits
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups flour
  • 6 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 rounded tbsp baking powder
  • 2 cups COLD butter
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF
  2. Place flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl
  3. Cut the cold butter into 1/2 inch cubes
  4. Work the butter into the dry mixture with your hands
  5. Add buttermilk and eggs to dry mixture
  6. Mix until incorporated. Don't overmix.
  7. Pinch off biscuits and place on a lined baking sheet
  8. Bake until tops are golden brown (usually about 14 minutes)

Notes

Cold butter is key. Freeze the butter beforehand to ensure it stays cold until baking.