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Small Batch Drop Biscuits

If you've ever wanted to make a small batch of biscuits, this recipe is for you. See how easy it is to make fluffy & delicious biscuits for one (or two). 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: biscuit recipe, biscuits, bread, drop biscuits, small batch biscuit recipe
Servings: 4 biscuits
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter , cold, cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Toss butter into the dry ingredients. Working quickly using your fingers or a pastry blender, rub or cut butter into flour until it resembles coarse sand.
  • Add the milk and stir just until the dough comes together.
  • Using a large spoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

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Notes

Expert Tips
  • Cold Butter Is Key: To achieve flaky biscuits, you must use cold butter. The steam generated when it melts in a hot oven creates pockets in the dough, making the biscuits airy and flaky.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the dough will develop too much gluten, making your biscuits tough rather than tender. Combine the ingredients until they just come together.
  • Use a Preheated Oven: Always put your biscuits into a fully preheated oven. This immediate high heat helps the biscuits rise quickly, setting the structure and locking in flakiness.
  • Space Wisely: Make sure to space the biscuits close but not touching on your baking sheet. This helps them rise upwards rather than outwards, ensuring a taller, fluffier biscuit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

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