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a biscuit on a cookie sheet.

Simple Drop Biscuits

Rosemary Molloy
You can make a batch of Drop Biscuits in less than 30 minutes. Warm, tender and flaky biscuits are delicious and you don't need a rolling pin to make them.
4.75 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Biscuits / Donuts / Scones
Cuisine American
Servings 6 biscuits
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour (130 grams)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter (cold)*
  • 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons milk (I used 2%) (105 grams)

*If you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt instead of a pinch.

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar, add the butter and mix for form coarse crumbs. Add the milk and mix with a fork just until combined, about 15-16 stirs, the flour should be absorbed, but will be lumpy.
    • Drop by a heaping tablespoon to form 6 rounds on the prepared cookie sheet.
    • Bake for approximately 10-13 minutes or until golden. Let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!

    Notes

    This recipe is so easy you can make and bake a batch in less than 30 minutes. But if you want to make the dough and freeze it for later you can.
    Make the dough as instructed. Drop the dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the dough is frozen. Transfer the frozen dough to a freezer-safe bag or container. The dough will keep this way for up to three months.
    When you are ready to bake your biscuits, thaw them at room temperature then bake them as instructed in the recipe. You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time if the dough is very cold when you put it in the oven.
    They will still be good after a day or two if you store them at room temperature. Or, you can keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week. But, honestly? They are best warm from the oven. They're so good you probably won't have any leftovers to store!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 158mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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