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The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits

The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits

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Not all sourdough recipes require a full day to produce bread. Quick breads from discard are the perfect way to use up excess starter. Forget fancy flour, hours of preparation, or waiting. Put something on the table in under 30 minutes with The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits. They combine simplicity with the health benefits of sourdough perfect for quick breakfast, a simple treat, or served with your favorite soups & chilies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 4 cup Measuring Jug, optional
  • 1 Ice-Cream Scoop optional
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper optional

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or combination of with spelt or wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sourdough starter or discard, thick like pancake batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled to no more than 108° F/42° C

Instructions
 

  • In a small sauce pan or a 4 cup glass measuring jug, melt the butter and set aside to cool.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 375° F/190° C and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder & soda. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • When the butter is cooled to no more than 108° F/42° C, pour in the 1 cup of sourdough starter.
    The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits
  • Mix the melted butter and starter until well combined.
    The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits
  • Pour the butter and sourdough mixture into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir/mix until the flour is no longer visible.
    The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits
  • Scoop the biscuit dough with an ice-cream scoop or in about 1/2 cup portions on to the pan. You can group them closer together or space them apart an inch or two. Either way works.
    I like them closer together because I feel as though it helps them rise a little taller.
    The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits
  • This recipe makes about 7 large biscuits depending on how much biscuit dough you scoop. It can also easily be doubled.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes, until a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm or cool and refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
    The Easiest Sourdough Drop Biscuits

Notes

**UPDATED 7/13/2024**
Servings and nutritional values are estimates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 406IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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