Easy Drop Biscuits

Name: Easy Drop Biscuits
Prep time: PT10MIN
Cook time: PT15MIN
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred); Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (for subtly sweet biscuits)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-05 |23 Comments

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Easy Drop Biscuits

PREP10 min

COOK15 min

Easy Drop Biscuits are warm, fluffy, and ready in minutes with no rolling or kneading required. The quickest way to homemade comfort—perfect every time!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (for subtly sweet biscuits)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and optional sugar.
3
Add cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly.
4
Pour in the milk and stir just until combined—do not overmix!
5
Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1/4 cup each) onto the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
6
Bake 12-15 minutes, until biscuits are puffed and golden. Serve warm.