Bake 12–15 minutes until:
✓ Tops are deep golden (not pale yellow)
✓ Edges are caramel-brown
✓ Centers spring back lightly when touched
→ Rotate sheet halfway for even browning.
7. Finish with love
Immediately brush warm biscuits with last of the melted butter. Rest 5 minutes (lets crumb set; keeps centers steamy). Serve while warmth still radiates.
Grandmother’s Pro Tips
✅ Flour truth: If using all-purpose flour, add 3 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt. But self-rising is the soul of this recipe.
✅ No buttermilk? Whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice into 1½ cups whole milk; wait 5 minutes.
✅ Extra-flaky secret: Chill dough 10 minutes before baking (creates steam pockets).
✅ Freezer-friendly: Freeze unbaked drops on tray; transfer to bag. Bake frozen +2 minutes.
✅ Butter brush twice: Once before baking (for browning), once after (for shine).
Gentle Variations (Honor the Core)
