Best 6 Cornmeal Drop Biscuits Recipes

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Start your day with a delightful and versatile dish: Cornmeal Drop Biscuits! These delectable treats are not only easy to make but also offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With a crispy outer layer and a soft, fluffy interior, these biscuits are a perfect accompaniment to your favorite breakfast, lunch, or dinner dishes. Whether you prefer them plain, with a slather of butter, or topped with your favorite jam, these cornmeal drop biscuits promise a satisfying and memorable culinary experience. Our article features two irresistible recipes - one for classic cornmeal drop biscuits and another for a tantalizing cheddar cheese variation. Get ready to indulge in a delightful journey of flavors and textures with our comprehensive guide to cornmeal drop biscuits!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few larger clumps remaining.
  • Pour in milk; using a rubber spatula, fold milk into dough, working in all directions and incorporating crumbs at the bottom of the bowl, until dough just comes together. The dough will be slightly sticky; do not overmix.
  • With two large spoons, drop mounds of dough (about 1/3 cup each) about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until biscuits are golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Slide parchment and biscuits onto a wire rack to cool.

CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS



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It's so easy to stir up a batch of these biscuits. The light golden biscuits are flecked with cheese and taste delicious spread with butter.-Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and mustard; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in cheese and milk just until moistened. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 26-28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTERMILK-CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS WITH HONEY BUTTER



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Serve these buttery biscuits alongside Pork Roast with Apples and Gremolata as part of your holiday dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
5 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-size pieces remaining. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 3 tablespoons honey. Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork until dough just comes together. (Dough will be slightly sticky; do not overmix.) With two large spoons, drop 10 mounds of dough, 2 inches apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake until biscuits are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer biscuits on parchment to wire racks and let cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons honey until combined. Serve honey butter with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS



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Cornmeal drop biscuits are quick to make, since the dough can be dropped onto a baking sheet without rolling or cutting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the butter, and, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut it in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add milk, and stir until just combined.
  • Spoon 10 mounds, about 1/2 cup each, onto baking sheet 1 inch apart; bake until biscuits start to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

CORNMEAL-CHIVE DROP BISCUITS



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"Cornmeal gives these biscuits a nice crunch," writes Angela Buchanan from Longmont, Colorado. "Use this recipe to make drop dumplings for soups or stews, too. Just drop the dough on top, cover and simmer for 10 minutes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and chives; stir just until moistened., Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CORNMEAL DROP BISCUITS



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These drop biscuits are a great alternative to the Pillsbury Can. Feel free to add more cheese to make these biscuits more cheesy!

Provided by rachel ross

Categories     Biscuits

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 c flour
1/2 c cornmeal
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard (optional)
1/2 c shortening or butter
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and mustard; cut in shortening until crumbly.
  • 2. Stir in cheese and milk until just moistened.
  • 3. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 26-28 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 4. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • For the best texture, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal.
  • Make sure your baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
  • Don't overmix the batter - it should be lumpy.
  • Use a large spoon to drop the batter onto the baking sheet - this will help them spread out and create crispy edges.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite gravy.

Conclusion:

Cornmeal drop biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you are serving them with gravy, butter, or honey, these biscuits are sure to be a hit.

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