Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits

Here’s a simple, classic recipe for Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits — fluffy, buttery, and ready in just minutes!

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Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8–10 biscuits

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small cubes
• ¾ to 1 cup milk (whole milk or buttermilk preferred)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

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

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).

1. Cut in the Butter:

• Add the cold butter cubes.
• Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.

1. Add Milk:

• Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together.
• (It should be slightly sticky — don’t overmix!)

1. Drop the Biscuits:

• Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.

1. Bake:

• Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

1. Serve:

• Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey!

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Tips:

• Cold butter is the secret to fluffy, tender biscuits.
• Buttermilk swap: If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes before using.
• Extra flavor: Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a little flaky salt after baking!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small cubes
• ¾ to 1 cup milk (whole milk or buttermilk preferred)

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• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
• Cut in the Butter: Add the cold butter cubes.
• Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it looks like coarse crumbs.
• Add Milk:
• Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together.
• (It should be slightly sticky — don’t overmix!)
• Drop the Biscuits: Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
• Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
• Serve: Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey!

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