
Fluffy, golden, and ready in under half an hour, these drop biscuits are the kind of simple comfort food that belongs on every table. The entire recipe is built around pantry staples — flour, butter, milk, and a few dry ingredients — with absolutely no red meat or meat-derived products anywhere in sight. That makes them a genuinely worry-free choice for anyone managing a red meat allergy, since so many packaged biscuits and baked goods can contain hidden animal fats or lard. The technique here is refreshingly low-effort: no rolling, no cutting, just drop the dough and let the oven do the work. Cold butter worked into the flour is the secret to those irresistible flaky layers, and a final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven gives them a rich, glossy finish. Serve them alongside soup, eggs, or a big pot of chili and watch them disappear before they even have a chance to cool down.
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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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