
Fluffy, golden, and impossibly buttery, these drop biscuits are the kind of thing that disappears from the table before it even has a chance to cool. There's no rolling, no cutting, and no fussy shaping — just a simple dough that comes together in one bowl and gets dropped straight onto the pan. Cold butter worked into the flour is the real secret here, creating those irresistible flaky pockets that make each bite tender and rich. A final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven takes them completely over the top. Since the entire recipe is built around flour, butter, milk, and a few pantry staples, there's nothing to second-guess — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve them alongside soup, eggs, or honestly just on their own with a little jam.
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Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
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