Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe

easy drop biscuit with parsley flakes on top

Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe

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.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Servings: 10

Calories: 135kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
6 Tablespoons cold (unsalted butter)
3/4 cups whole milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sift 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.
Add 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.
Drop a heaping 2 Tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper, garlic powder, or parsley flakes if desired.
Bake 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.

Notes

Make ahead biscuits- Prepare the biscuit dough up to 24 hours in advance and keep in the fridge. Scoop and bake whenever you’re ready.
Freezing drop biscuits- Freeze baked biscuits in a freezer safe bag for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature overnight, then follow the reheating instructions below.
Reheating leftover biscuits- To help biscuits regain their crisp exterior, reheat them in a 350 degree oven for 3-5 minutes or in an air fryer at 475 degrees for 2-3 minutes.