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 minutesmins
Cook Time12 minutesmins
Total Time17 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: biscuit recipe, biscuits, bread, drop biscuits, small batch biscuit recipe
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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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.