These Easy Drop Biscuits have all the deliciousness of a traditional biscuit without any of the fuss. These biscuits are simply mixed together, then scooped out onto a baking sheet: no rolling, no folding, no cutting.
At a Glance: Ready in about 25 minutes, from start to finish • Made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand • Easy to make • Best eaten hot out of the oven or at room temperature.
Drop biscuits
I first started making drop biscuits back when I was a teenager (just a few years ago). Back then, I used a biscuit mix, but they were one of my favorites! These easy drop biscuits remind me of those biscuits, but now they are even better because they are made from scratch.
Drop biscuits give you everything you love about a traditional flaky biscuit, but in an easy-to-make form. I love these for their ease and for their taste.
These are the biscuits I whipped together and served with my Bean with Bacon soup. They go perfectly with soup or salad and are great for breakfast or dinner.
Serve hot from the oven with a bit of honey butter or homemade strawberry jam.
Drop biscuits ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. The complete recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Flour - Use regular, all-purpose flour.
- Butter - I use salted butter. Keep the butter chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to make the biscuits.
- Milk - I prefer to use whole milk because it makes the biscuits a bit richer. You could also use 2% or skim milk.
- Baking Powder - Used to make the biscuits rise.
- Salt - Needed for flavor.
- Sugar - Only a teaspoon of sugar is used. If you prefer not to use sugar, you may omit.
Making the biscuits
- Cut the butter into small cubes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the butter and use a pastry cutter, two butter knives, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour. until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add the milk and toss together lightly with a fork. Mix just until combined.
- Add 1-2 more tablespoons of milk until the mixture holds together. This dough will be wetter than traditional biscuit dough.
- Use a scoop to form balls of dough, and place them in a well-buttered cast-iron skillet or a baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated 415°F oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove biscuits from the pan and cool on a baking rack or serve right away.
Variations on drop biscuits
- Cheesy Drop Biscuits - Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the dry ingredients.
- Garlic Herb - Mix in ½ teaspoon of garlic powder along with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the dry mixture.
- Bacon - Add ¼ cup of cooked bacon bits to the batter.
- Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Substitute buttermilk for the milk. Reduce the baking powder to 2 ½ teaspoons and add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda.
Recipe tips
- When measuring the flour, use the fluff and scoop method. This will help ensure your flour isn't over-compacted, resulting in too much flour.
- This dough should be sticky. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons to get the right consistency.
- Don't overwork the dough, or the biscuits will become tough. Mix just until the flour is incorporated.
- It's okay to see bits of the butter in the dough. This helps make the biscuits light and fluffy.
- Bake in a well-buttered cast-iron skillet. Or use a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Drop biscuits are best eaten the day they are baked. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
Serving suggestions
Serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with your favorite dish.
For breakfast, serve with:
For dinner, serve with:
More delicious biscuits to try
- Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
- Ham and Cheese Bisuits
- Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits
- Pan Biscuits
- Pepper Jack Biscuits
- Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
- Cheddar Chive Biscuits
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Easy Drop Biscuits
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet (10 inch)
- Scoop (#16 size)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- ½ cup butter (salted butter, cold)
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 415°F
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar
- Cut the butter into small cubes.½ cup butter
- Add the butter and use a pastry cutter, two butter knives, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour. until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add the milk and toss together lightly with a fork. Mix just until combined. Add 1-2 more tablespoons of milk until the mixture holds together. This dough will be wetter than traditional biscuit dough.¾ cup milk
- Use a scoop to form balls of dough, and place them in a well-buttered cast-iron skillet or a baking dish. Leave about an inch between each scoop of dough.
- Bake in a preheated 415°F oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove biscuits from the pan and cool on a baking rack or serve right away.
Notes
- When measuring the flour, use the fluff and scoop method. This will help ensure your flour isn't over-compacted resulting in too much flour.
- This dough should be sticky. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons to get the right consistency.
- Don't overwork the dough, or the biscuits will become tough. Mix just until the flour is incorporated.
- It's okay to see bits of the butter in the dough. This helps make the biscuits light and fluffy.
- If you don't have a large scoop, use a large spoon to scoop out ¼ cup of dough for each biscuit.
- Bake in a well-buttered cast-iron skillet, a glass baking dish, or use a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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