Olive Oil Drop Biscuits

Name: Olive Oil Drop Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 3/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. buttermilk, divided; 2 large eggs, divided

You won't even miss the butter!

By Leah PerezPublished: Nov 9, 2023

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the pioneer woman's olive oil drop biscuits recipe

Will Dickey

Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

The secret to tender and rich olive oil drop biscuits lies in the liquid ingredients. Buttermilk gives a subtle tang that is essential to excellent biscuits, an egg keeps the biscuits wonderfully fluffy, and olive oil lends a peppery flavor and addictively buttery texture (without having any butter at all!). They are the perfect complement to saucy pasta or creamy soup any night of the week, but they'd also be a delicious Thanksgiving bread with turkey and all the fixings. These biscuits go from bowl to dining table in under 30 minutes!

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Directions

1. Step 1Place 1 oven rack in the upper third of the oven and a second oven rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, oregano, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Mix ½ cup of the olive oil into the flour mixture.
3. Step 3In a large measuring cup, whisk together ¾ cup of the buttermilk and 1 egg. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
4. Step 4Using a ¼-cup measuring cup, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Beat the remaining egg with the remaining 1 tablespoon of buttermilk and brush the surface of the biscuits with egg wash.
5. Step 5Bake, both trays at one time, until golden brown, 14 to 17 minutes, moving the pan on the top rack to the bottom, and the pan on the bottom rack to the top, halfway through baking. Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip: These biscuits are great with mix-ins! Mix in any one, or a combination, of the following: 1/2 cup chopped olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 1/4 cup chopped pimientos, or 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs!

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