Drop Baking Powder Biscuits

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly easy to make, these Drop Baking Powder Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food staple that comes together in just 25 minutes! With a handful of pantry essentials like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar, these no-knead, no-rolling biscuits deliver light and tender results every time. The magic lies in the cold, cubed butter that creates a perfectly crumbly texture and rich flavor, while the "drop" technique keeps things wonderfully simple. Perfect as a quick side for soups, stews, or breakfast spreads, these biscuits are delightfully versatile and oh-so-satisfying. Whether you’re a beginner baker or short on time, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for homemade biscuits!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

6 items

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cups whole milk

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.

3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Pour in the milk and gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

5. Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown.

7. Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (63.6g)

Calories		186
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		6.8 g	9%
	Saturated Fat	4.1 g	21%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		18 mg	6%
Sodium		334 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate		26.6 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	0.8 g	3%
	Total Sugars	2.8 g
Protein		4.0 g	8%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		31 mg	2%
Iron		1.1 mg	6%
Potassium		58 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 490 cal (33.3%%)

Protein: 129 cal (8.8%%)

Carbs: 852 cal (57.9%%)