
Few things hit the way a warm, buttery biscuit straight from the oven does, and this drop version delivers all that comfort without any of the fuss of rolling or cutting. The dough comes together with just six simple pantry and fridge staples — flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, and whole milk — making it an easy win any night of the week. Cold butter worked into the flour is the real secret here, creating those irresistible flaky pockets that pull apart so satisfyingly. Because there's no shaping involved, you just scoop and drop, which means less mess and more biscuits on the table faster. A final brush of melted butter right out of the oven gives each golden top a rich, glossy finish that's almost too good to wait on. These are the kind of biscuits that disappear before the pan even makes it to the table, so consider doubling the batch.
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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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