
These golden, buttery 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 flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, and whole milk — nothing fussy, nothing mysterious, just pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. No rolling pin, no biscuit cutter, no chilling time; you simply drop rough mounds of dough onto a baking sheet and let a hot oven do the heavy lifting. The result is a biscuit with crispy, golden edges, a tender crumb inside, and a finishing brush of melted butter that makes them genuinely hard to resist. Since the whole recipe is built around flour, dairy, and a little leavening, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden poultry-based ingredients sneaking into your bread basket. They're perfect alongside a bowl of soup, piled next to scrambled eggs, or honestly just eaten warm and plain straight off the pan.
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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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