
Warm, golden, and impossibly fluffy, these drop biscuits come together with just six simple pantry staples and zero fuss. The beauty of this recipe is in the technique — cold butter worked into flour creates those irresistible flaky layers, while a quick stir with whole milk keeps the dough tender and light. No rolling pin, no biscuit cutter, no chilling required; you just scoop and bake. For anyone navigating a rice-free kitchen, biscuits can sometimes feel like a minefield when store-bought versions sneak in rice flour or rice starch as a filler — this recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward with plain all-purpose flour as the only base. A brush of melted butter straight out of the oven takes them from great to genuinely hard to resist. Serve them alongside soup, pile on some jam, or just eat one standing at the counter — no judgment here.
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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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