Quick & Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe: Soft and Buttery
Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for Busy Mornings and Freezer Meals
Who says mistakes can't be delicious? These soft, tender, buttery biscuits were born from a rushed morning when I added too much milk to a recipe I was testing. But what resulted was a delightful recipe that's perfect for busy mornings. These biscuits can be made ahead and frozen raw for a quick bake in the morning, or baked and frozen for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. Flatter than traditional biscuits, these treats still pack plenty of buttery flavor and are ideal for pairing with a dollop of butter and your favorite jam.
What's the difference between traditional biscuits and drop biscuits?
Traditional Biscuits go through the laminating process, which creates layers of butter and dough to create a flaky texture, and the laminated dough is cut into the desired shape. Drop biscuits do not go through the laminating process and have a bit more liquid, requiring the dough to be "dropped" by spoonfuls. Traditional biscuits form a dough and drop biscuits form a thicker "batter". Traditional biscuits are flaky and soft but drop biscuits are more dense but still soft.
Can you freeze Drop Biscuits?
Yes! You can freeze-drop biscuits. I love to freeze them and it's very easy. You can freeze them raw or bake them, and then freeze them. If you freeze the biscuits raw, drop spoonfuls of the dough on a baking sheet and freeze. Once the dough is hard, place it in an air-tight container or bag and store it for up to three months. If you freeze biscuits cooked, allow them to cool completely and place them on a baking sheet until frozen. Once frozen, place the biscuits in an air-tight container or bag and store them for up to three months.
Why should I bake drop biscuits?
Easy to make- drop biscuits require minimal ingredients and no special technique, making them perfect for beginners or busy mornings and accessible to anyone who wants to bake.
Perfect for Postpartum Recovery- freezing drop biscuits make them convenient when you can't make a full meal.
Simple Ingredients- with just flour, sugar, salt, leavening agents, butter, and milk, you can whip up a batch of drop biscuits in no time.
Grab and go Breakfast- drop biscuits are perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast paired with your favorite jam and butter.
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Quick and Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe: Soft and Buttery
yields: 12 biscuits
This recipe is perfect for busy mornings! Have hot and fresh biscuits on the table in 30 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 sticks of Butter, (cold & cubed into small pieces)
- 2 cups Milk
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda and whisk until incorporated.
- Add cold butter and smush with your fingers until pea-sized butter is formed. The texture should be similar to sand.
- Add milk a cup at a time and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough should be sticky.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter and your favorite jam. Enjoy!
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Taraysha B
Drop biscuits look and sound so wholesome! I've pinned this so I can try them later. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBiscuits are my favorite food of all time! I WILL be making these and enjoying them weekly
ReplyDeleteI love biscuits but I have never made drop biscuits. This looks like a simple delicious recipe. I will definitely be giving them a try.
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