Sour Cream Drop Biscuits

Tender, buttery, and effortlessly simple, these Sour Cream Drop Biscuits deliver the comfort of a classic bakery biscuit without the fuss of rolling and cutting. Made with Heritage Baker's Flour, sour cream, and cottage cheese, they bake up golden on the outside with a soft, rich interior that's perfect alongside soups, stews, breakfast spreads, or simply served warm with butter.

FORAGE BAKER'S NOTES

Flour matters. Gluten-free flours—and even traditional wheat flours—can vary widely in weight per cup, which is why we recommend using a kitchen scale whenever possible.

If measuring by volume, gently scoop Heritage Baker's Flour into a measuring cup and level with a knife. This yields approximately 125g per cup. Packing the cup can result in excess flour and denser biscuits, while spooning may under-measure.

Use very cold butter for the best structure and rise.
Metal pans brown more deeply than glass. Adjust timing as needed.
If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough briefly before baking.

INGREDIENTS

Makes 6–8 biscuits
2¼ cups (281g) Heritage Baker's Flour
2–3 teaspoons baking powder
1 stick (112g) cold unsalted butter
4 large egg whites (120g)
⅓ cup (80g) sour cream
⅓ cup (80g) cottage cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line a sheet pan for drop biscuits or butter an 8 x 8 inch baking pan for bakery-style biscuits.
In a large bowl, combine Heritage Baker's Flour and baking powder.
Grate or finely chop the cold butter. Add to the flour mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Add the egg whites, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Mix just until combined.
If needed, refrigerate the dough briefly to firm.
Drop large spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet pan, or shape into rounds and place close together in the baking pan.
Bake for 18–20 minutes for drop biscuits or 20–22 minutes for bakery-style biscuits, until golden brown.

OPTIONAL GARLIC CHEDDAR VARIATION

Fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
Brush warm biscuits with melted garlic butter after baking.

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