Hello, friends. Austin Carter welcomes you all to Beyond the Bayou Blog to serve you dishes from appetizers to main courses, desserts, and whatnot. Want to know which recipe we have today with us? Let’s unveil today’s recipe i.e. Drop Biscuits.
Does not it sound a bit different to you? But you will be able to get its name once you are aware of its process. Recently I was over by a friend of mine, who happens to be an amazing cook and baker, so I had to ask the question–what is with all these biscuit recipes?? Angel biscuits, Drop biscuits, Buttermilk biscuits. I had no clue where to begin but the only way you would know is to buy a bunch of flour, butter, buttermilk, and experiment.
Recently I made some extremely tasty BBQ shrimp and knew I needed some type of bread vessel to soak up all the buttery greatness, so drop biscuits won and was a great choice! I love savory food and did not want just a plain biscuit, so I opted to throw in some chopped fresh rosemary and cream cheese.
I used the Cooks Illustrated recipe for drop biscuits as Easter is on its way and it was stupidly easy! Blown away by the trick of melting butter and then adding it to cold buttermilk! Wow. They are always on point with their recipes and are a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about cooking and technique. What are y’all favorite biscuit recipes? Would love to find some more to try out!
Why Drop Biscuits Over Ordinary Ones?
- Ease of Preparation: Drop biscuits require less handling and shaping than traditional biscuits, making them quicker and simpler to make, especially for novice bakers.
- Fluffy Texture: Due to the way they are made (by dropping spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet), drop biscuits tend to have a lighter and fluffier texture compared to rolled-out biscuits.
- Less Risk of Overworking the Dough: Overworking biscuit dough can lead to tough biscuits. Drop biscuits minimize this risk since the dough is mixed until just combined, reducing the chances of overmixing.
- Variety of Add-Ins: Drop biscuits are versatile and can easily incorporate additional ingredients like herbs, cheese, or fruits, allowing for creative flavor variations.
- Casual Presentation: The rustic appearance of drop biscuits adds to their charm, making them perfect for casual meals or gatherings.
- Quick Baking Time: Since drop biscuits are typically smaller and flatter than traditional biscuits, they bake faster, making them ideal for when you need a quick bread side.
Golden Brown Drop Biscuits recipe
Equipment
- Spoon or 1/2 inch scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
- 8 tablespoons butter melted reserve 2 tablespoons for brushing
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 ounces cream cheese chilled and cut up into small pieces 2 ounces or 4 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and chopped rosemary in a bowl.
- Combine melted butter and buttermilk, then add diced cream cheese to form small clumps.
- Fold the buttermilk mixture and cream cheese into the flour until dough forms and pulls away from the bowl.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a baking sheet, spacing them apart. Brush with reserved butter.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Possible Variations and Substitutions!
- Cheese Swaps: Swap out the cream cheese for grated Parmesan or sharp cheddar for a different cheesy twist.
- Herb Adventure: Explore other herbs like thyme, oregano, or basil instead of rosemary to add your favorite herbal touch.
- Sweet Savories: For a sweet-savory combo, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the batter—it’s a delightful surprise!
- Healthy Twist: Mix in some whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and a boost of nutrition.
- Buttermilk Hack: No buttermilk? No worries! Just mix a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice with regular milk as a substitute.
- Gluten-Free Magic: Make these biscuits gluten-free by using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend—it’s easy and delicious!
