What a treat. These butter dip biscuits offer the comfort of homemade baking with minimal effort. I reach for them when I want something warm and tender to pair with fruit jam or gravy. Made from a few pantry ingredients, they come together quickly, with no kneading required.
The key is the melted butter poured into the baking dish before the dough goes in. It creates a golden crust and a moist crumb without much work. Thanks to the soda, there’s a hint of sweetness that makes them just as good on their own. They’re easy biscuits, and truly, simple biscuits for any occasion.
Tools & Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups (for dry and liquid ingredients)
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk (for combining dry ingredients, though a fork works too)
- 9×13-inch glass baking dish
- Small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan (for melting butter)
- Silicone spatula or rubber spatula
- Sharp knife or bench scraper (for cutting biscuits)
- Wire cooling rack or trivet (optional, but helpful for cooling)
Steps for making 4-ingredient Butter Dip Biscuits
Step 1: Gather your ingredients. Bring 1 cup of sour cream to room temp. Preheat the oven to 450F. Melt the butter.
Step 2: Add the 4 cups of biscuit mix and 1 cup of sour cream to a mixing bowl.
Step 3: Use a spatula to combine.
Step 4: Pour in the 1 cup of clear soda and mix until just combined.
Step 5: Pour one-third of the melted butter into the bottom of your baking dish. Then scoop the dough on top.
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Step 6: Level the dough in the baking dish and coax the dough to reach the edges.
Step 7: Pour over the next one-third of the melted butter.
Step 8: Use a long sharp knife to cut the dough into 12 squares.
Step 9: Pour over the remaining melted butter.
Step 10: Bake at 450F until golden.
Butter Biscuit Baking Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best, most even mix, ensure your sour cream is at room temperature. This helps it combine smoothly with the Bisquick and soda.
- Do Not Overmix: When you add the soda, stir just until the dough comes together. Overmixing can develop the gluten too much, leading to tough biscuits rather than the fluffy biscuits you want. A slightly shaggy dough is perfectly fine.
- Even Spread: Take a moment to spread the dough evenly in the baking dish, getting it to reach all the edges and corners. This ensures all your square biscuits bake at the same rate and absorb that delicious butter.
- Cut, Don’t Drag: When you cut the dough, press straight down with your knife. Avoid dragging or sawing motions, as this can seal the edges and inhibit the rise, impacting the texture of your buttery biscuits. If you have one, a bench scraper would make a good tool for pressing to cut instead of sawing.
- Serving Suggestions: These quick biscuits are soft and tender, ideal for serving with breakfast spreads like jams and jellies, or as a vehicle for sausage gravy. They are not quite sturdy enough for breakfast sandwiches.
- Storage: If you have any leftovers (a rare occurrence in my house!), these homemade biscuits keep well at room temperature or refrigerated for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months. Reheat gently in the oven for that fresh-baked warmth.
Butter Dip Biscuits
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Ingredients
- 4 c Bisquick or store-brand version
- 1 c full-fat sour cream
- 1 c Sprite or 7-Up any lemon-lime, clear soda will work
- 1 stick butter melted
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Measure out 1 cup of sour cream and bring it to room temperature. Melt the butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Bisquick and sour cream. The mixture will appear crumbly.
- Pour in the Sprite and stir until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing; a few streaks of flour are fine.
- Coat the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with about 1/3 of the melted butter.
- Carefully scoop the biscuit dough into the buttered baking dish. Pour another 1/3 of the melted butter over the dough.
- Use a spatula to gently spread the dough evenly and to the edges of the baking dish.
- With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 square portions.
- Drizzle the remaining butter over the top of the cut biscuits.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them sit in the baking dish for 5 minutes.
The Bottom Line
These quick and easy biscuits are a delightful addition to any meal, offering a simple route to warm, fluffy biscuits straight from your oven. Their tender texture and rich butter flavor are truly satisfying.
