Drop Biscuit Recipe
This Drop Biscuit Recipe is the perfect shortcut for making something warm, buttery, and homemade without rolling, kneading, or cutting dough.
With crisp golden tops, soft fluffy centers, and rich buttery flavor, this easy biscuit recipe comes together quickly using simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy breakfasts, or serving alongside soups and comfort food dinners, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs well with everything from sausage gravy to hearty family meals.
Once you see how easy they are to make, this simple recipe is sure to become a regular addition to your dinner table.
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Why You’ll Love This Drop Biscuit Recipe
- No biscuit cutter needed
- No kneading or rolling dough
- Soft, fluffy texture with buttery flavor
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Great for beginners
- Perfect side dish recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
What Are Drop Biscuits?
Unlike traditional rolled biscuits, these have a softer dough that is scooped and dropped directly onto a baking sheet. Since there is no rolling or shaping involved, they are quicker and more rustic in appearance.
The result is a fluffy biscuit with crisp edges and lots of buttery flavor without the extra work.
How to Make Drop Biscuits
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter and milk until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep the texture soft and tender.
- Use a 3 tablespoon scoop or cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly onto the baking sheet.
- Leave space between each mound so they bake evenly and develop crisp golden edges.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with butter, honey, or jam.
- Want to make a batch ahead of time? Learn how to freeze biscuits so you can keep homemade biscuits ready whenever you want!
What to Serve with Drop Biscuits
- Soup recipes
- Chili
- Fried chicken
- Pot roast
- Breakfast casseroles
- Scrambled eggs
- Sausage gravy
- Honey butter biscuits
They also make an easy side dish for holiday dinners and potluck meals.
Drop biscuits have a wetter dough that is scooped onto the baking sheet instead of rolled and cut.
Overmixing the dough or using too much flour can lead to dense biscuits.
Absolutely. Buttermilk makes the biscuits richer and more flavorful.
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Drop Biscuit Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in the melted butter and milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
