Description
Whip up these quick and easy buttery herb drop biscuits from scratch. Perfect for a speedy homemade bread option without yeast or rolling.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chopped fresh herbs.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter after baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different herb combinations.
- Ensure your butter is very cold for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg