Enjoy these fluffy and delicious sour cream drop biscuits for breakfast or as a side dish. Made with simple ingredients, these biscuits are easy to whip up and have a tender texture with a hint of tanginess from the sour cream. Serve them warm with butter and jam for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Optional: 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing on top
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, combine the sour cream and milk. Pour the sour cream mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- If desired, lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Interesting Facts
Sour cream helps to make these biscuits moist and tender.
You can customize these biscuits by adding grated cheese, herbs, or spices to the dough.
These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.