Homemade Drop Biscuits

Homemade Drop Biscuits

Detail

These easy homemade drop biscuits are soft and tender inside with lightly golden edges. No rolling or cutting is needed—the dough is simply scooped onto a baking sheet.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional

• ½ cup (115 g) cold butter, cut into small pieces

• ¾ cup (180 ml) cold milk

• 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

3. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Pour in the cold milk and gently stir just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Don’t overmix.

5. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.

6. Brush the tops with melted butter.

7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

8. Brush with a little more butter while they’re hot, if desired.

Tips for Fluffy Biscuits

• Keep the butter and milk cold.

• Don’t knead the dough.

• Don’t overmix after adding the milk.

• For extra-tender biscuits, avoid packing the flour tightly when measuring.

Serving Ideas

Serve warm with butter, honey, jam, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, or fried chicken.