
Few things beat a warm, golden biscuit fresh from the oven, and this drop version delivers all that buttery, fluffy satisfaction without any fuss. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just pantry staples like flour, baking powder, butter, and whole milk — so there's nothing hidden to worry about for anyone avoiding tree nuts. Working cold butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs is the secret to those flaky, tender layers that pull apart so satisfyingly. Because you're dropping the dough straight onto the baking sheet instead of rolling and cutting, these come together incredibly fast and still look rustic and gorgeous. A final brush of melted butter right out of the oven gives them a glossy, rich finish that makes it nearly impossible to eat just one. Serve them alongside soup, pile on some jam, or just eat them plain while they're still warm — honestly, no judgment.
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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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