
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. The dough comes together with just six simple pantry staples — flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, and whole milk — so there's no guesswork about hidden seeds sneaking in through a long ingredient list. That matters more than people realize, since sesame and other seeds have a way of showing up in store-bought biscuits and baking mixes in ways that aren't always obvious on the label. The technique here is refreshingly forgiving: no rolling, no cutting, no chilling — just drop the dough and let the oven do the work. Cold butter worked into the flour is the real secret, creating those irresistible flaky layers and a rich, buttery flavor that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. A brush of melted butter straight out of the oven takes them completely over the top. Serve them alongside soup, eggs, or honestly just on their own — they need very little help.
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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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