Buttery, tender, and made with only 3 ingredients, these Sour Cream Biscuits can be made and on the table in just 30 minutes. You’ll love this no-fail method of making biscuits that come out perfect every time!
If you love finding shortcuts in the kitchen, you’re not alone. These 3 ingredient biscuits check all the boxes for a shortcut in the baking department, so keep this recipe handy. Actually, it’s so easy that you can memorize it and have it ready to stir together in just minutes!
You’ll love this biscuit recipe because it’s perfect when you need a bread side item for breakfast, soups, and stews, salads, or even to keep around as a snack. With a quick and easy recipe, you can make them at the last minute and have them on the table, freshly baked, warm, and ready to devour in no time.
Oh, and they’re also freezer friendly, so you can make a few batches at once and freeze one for later to be on top of your meal-prepping game.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy – the dough takes just minutes to prepare
- You don’t even need a mixer!
- No kneading, rolling, or cutting of the dough
- They bake in just 20 minutes
- They’re versatile and perfect for customizing
Ingredients Needed
Butter: Use salted butter, that way you get a little salty seasoning, which is always a good thing. If you don’t have salted butter on hand, just add a tiny smidge of salt to the dough, if desired.
Sour Cream: Adding that special tang to the biscuit dough, sour cream also adds fat content and acidity, which helps the leavening process. Use full-fat sour cream for the best results.
Self-Rising Flour: Use your favorite brand. Self-rising flour already has baking powder added in, so it’s ready to go, right out of the package. It’s a great baking hack and works perfectly for these biscuits.
How To Make Sour Cream Biscuits
- Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, being careful not to let it boil.
- Stir in sour cream with the melted butter.
- Add in the self-rising flour and stir well to combine.
- Spoon the biscuit dough 2/3 of the way up a 12-count muffin tin—no need to grease the pan.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes in the pan before moving them to a cooling rack.
How To Make Your Own Self-Rising Flour
It’s so easy to make your own self-rising flour. Just use regular all-purpose four and add baking powder and a smidge of salt to it.
Here’s a simple recipe based on 1 cup of flour.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Whisk all of the ingredients together before using.
Biscuit Variations
For savory biscuits, add one or all of the following to the dough for an outrageously tasty biscuit.
- Cheese: add grated cheddar or fresh parmesan
- Garlic: add garlic powder
- Herbs: add dried or fresh herbs like rosemary, chives, or dill
For a sweet biscuit, you can add a smidge of sugar right in the dough or add it to the top of the biscuits once they’re in the muffin tin.
Delicious Ways To Serve And Top Your Sour Cream Biscuits
Oh my goodness, there are so many sweet and savory ways to serve and enjoy these biscuits. Here’s a short list of where to start.
Jam/Jelly – from orange marmalade to grape jelly or something even more exotic, dollop on your favorite.
Peanut Butter and Jelly – kids and adults will love to make their favorite PB and J with these biscuits, especially when they’re warm.
Honey – these biscuits are the perfect vehicle to soak up the sweet stickiness of honey.
Shortcakes – use these biscuits for making strawberry shortcakes. Just cut them in half, top them with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and enjoy.
Syrups – maple, molasses, or any other flavor will turn these biscuits into a sweet treat.
Butters and Curds – apple butter and lemon curd would be scrumptious with these biscuits.
Biscuits and Gravy – add sausage and gravy and make it a hearty breakfast.
Egg Sandwich – fry or scramble an egg, add a slice of ham or bacon, add some cheese and have a warm and hearty egg sandwich with these biscuits.
How To Store
Store biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cooled biscuits in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Defrost and reheat in the microwave or oven until the desired temperature is reached.
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3 Ingredient Sour Cream Biscuits
Buttery, tender, and made with only 3 ingredients, these Sour Cream Biscuits can be made and on the table in just 30 minutes. You'll love this no-fail method of making biscuits that come out perfect every time!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (1 cup), salted butter
- 2 cups of sour cream
- 2 cups of self-rising flour
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl melt the butter.
- To the butter whisk in the sour cream until well combined and smooth.
- Next using a wooden spoon stir in the flour until it is all incorporated.
- Spoon the dough ⅔ of the way up a 12-count muffin tin—no need to grease the pan.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before moving it to a cooling rack.
- Serve!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- These are great warm out of the oven but are even delicious at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- We like to serve these with butter, jam, or sausage gravy.
- These are also quick biscuits to go along with dinner.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 285Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 63mgSodium 382mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 3g