Small Batch Drop Biscuits
This small batch drop biscuit recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for one or two people. Ready in just 20 minutes, these buttery, tender biscuits are great for breakfast, dinner, or with soup. No rolling or cutting required!
Servings: 4 biscuits
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold salted butter 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
- Use Cold Butter: Cold butter is essential for tender biscuits. As it melts in the oven, it creates steam that forms airy pockets in the dough.
- Mix Gently: Overmixing can make the biscuits tough. Stir just until the ingredients come together for a tender texture.
- Preheat the Oven: Always bake biscuits in a fully preheated oven. The high heat helps them rise quickly and lock in their flakiness.
- Space Them Right: Place the biscuits close but not touching on the baking sheet. This encourages them to rise upward for taller, fluffier biscuits.
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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