drop biscuit recipe

Drop Biscuit Recipe

This easy drop biscuit recipe makes soft, fluffy biscuits with simple pantry ingredients and no rolling or cutting required. The dough comes together quickly, making these homemade biscuits perfect for breakfast, dinner, or serving alongside your favorite soup or stew. Discover more flavorful recipes like drop biscuit recipe right here.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.
  • Stir in the melted butter and milk until just moistened. Do not overmix the dough.
  • Drop the biscuit dough by the tablespoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen