Flaky Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

with shortcake season in full swing - I had to share this recipe!

Flaky Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

 

Makes 12

 

Note: Measure flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it with a knife.

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups very cold, fat-free buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda.

2. In a microwave, melt the butter. Add cold buttermilk, stirring until butter forms small clumps. Add oil, stirring to combine.
3. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir with rubber spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix. Batter will be very wet, but it will pull away from sides of bowl.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop batter in 2-tablespoon mounds on the baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 11 minutes.