Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe

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Fluffy and buttery drop biscuits are made from scratch in less than 30 minutes. This Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe is a staple side dish for breakfast, soups and stews, and holiday dinners.

by Courtney Rowland·published 2024-03-06

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AmericanBread, Rolls & Biscuits

Servings

['10']

Total time

22 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

135 kcal

Ingredients (6)

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2 cups all purpose flourflour
4 teaspoons baking powderbaking-powder
1 teaspoon saltsalt
2 teaspoons sugarsugar
6 Tablespoons cold (unsalted butter)
3/4 cups whole milkmilk

Instructions (5 steps)

01Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Use a pastry cutter to cut in the butter until it's in lumps the size of peas.
03Add the milk all at once. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until the flour mixture is incorporated and a shaggy, sticky dough forms. You could add cheese or other mix-ins here.
04Drop a heaping 2 Tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper, garlic powder, or parsley flakes if desired.
05Bake for 12 minutes or until the tops are golden. Biscuits are best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a 300 degree oven or toaster oven.

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