
Warm, golden, and impossibly fluffy, these drop biscuits are the kind of thing that disappears from the table before it even has a chance to cool down. The dough comes together with just six straightforward ingredients — flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, and whole milk — so there's nothing hiding in the mix that could cause concern for anyone avoiding sweeteners like honey. Cold butter worked into the flour is the real secret here, creating those irresistible flaky layers without any fuss or rolling pin required. You simply drop the dough onto the pan and let the oven do the heavy lifting. A brush of melted butter straight out of the oven gives the tops a rich, glossy finish that makes them look like they came from a proper bakery. These are perfect alongside a bowl of soup, piled next to scrambled eggs, or honestly just eaten warm on their own.
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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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