Drop Cornmeal Biscuits

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Prep
10 min
Cook
14 min
Total
24 min
Servings
11

For the Cornmeal Biscuit Dough

These golden beauties bake up quick as a ship's bell—craggy, tender, and ready for slatherin'.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add buttermilk and stir just until combined. If batter is too thin, add 1–2 tablespoons flour.
  5. Drop dough by ¼-cupfuls, spaced 1 inch apart, onto prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Serve warm.

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 14 min • Wait: No time

Notes

These biscuits be a galley staple—quick to make and hearty enough for any spread. Serve with honey, jam, or alongside soups and stews. Keeps in the ship’s stores for up to 2 days; reheat in a warm oven to restore their crisp edge. For extra flair, mix in shredded cheese or chopped herbs before baking.