Drop Biscuits Recipe

A quick and easy Drop Biscuits Recipe using just 3 ingredients! These buttery, fluffy biscuits require no rolling or cutting—just mix, drop, and bake for a perfect side dish in just 20 minutes.

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Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: 3 ingredient biscuit recipe, 3 ingredient drop biscuits, Easy drop biscuits recipe, Old fashioned drop biscuits recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Chill Time: 15

Total Time: 32

Servings: biscuits

Calories: 160kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

Large mixing bowl For mixing ingredients
Pastry cutter Helps incorporate butter (or use forks)
Baking sheet Standard sheet for baking
Parchment paper Optional, for easy cleanup
Ice Cream Scoop / Large Spoon For even biscuit sizes

Ingredients

2 cups Self-rising flour Can use homemade substitute
½ cup Cold Butter Cut into small pieces
¾ cup Cold Milk or Buttermilk Keep very cold for best results

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cut the cold butter into the self-rising flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the cold milk or buttermilk until just combined—do not overmix.
(Optional) Chill dough for 15 minutes for fluffier biscuits.
Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to drop portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven, brush with melted butter if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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