Drop Biscuits

Name: Drop Biscuits
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 3⁄4 cups cake flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt; 6 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter; 1 1⁄2 cups cold whole milk, divided

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These free-form biscuits are crispy on the outside, light on the inside, and are quick and easy to make.

Serves: 8Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 3⁄4 cups cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
6 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter
1 1⁄2 cups cold whole milk, divided

Directions

Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Step 2
In a large bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until it is broken down into pea-sized pieces.
Step 3
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in 1 cup milk. Using a fork, blend the flour and milk until the dough just comes together.
Step 4
Drop biscuits by heaping spoonfuls (about 1⁄4 cup) 2 inches apart on prepared pan. Set aside to rest 15 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 6
Brush remaining milk generously onto biscuits, then bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Turn pan halfway through baking to promote even browning.