If you're looking for a quick and easy roll-like option, drop biscuits are fantastic. They have a slightly crumbly and tender texture.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. The cold butter is key for flaky biscuits.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix; the batter will be lumpy.
- Drop onto Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of the batter (about ¼ cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. Serve warm.