Sour Cream Drop Biscuits

Sour cream is the secret to the moist crumb and tender texture of these drop biscuits you can make with minimal mess.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 ½ cups sour cream
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter - melted, cooled, and divided
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced (Optional)
• ½ teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Drizzle in 6 tablespoons melted butter and mix lightly with your hands to distribute butter. Make a well in the center of the bowl; add sour cream and scallions. Mix with a wooden spoon until no dry spots remain and a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Drop 1/2-cupfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 1/2 inch apart. Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with paprika.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tops and bottoms are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.