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Old-fashioned drop biscuits stacked up on a white platter with a butter knife.
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Old-Fashioned Drop Biscuits

Course Bread & Muffins
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 10 biscuits
Calories 285kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 TBS baking powder
  • 2 TBS sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional for savory recipes)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and sea salt together.
  • Using a pastry cutter or the back of a fork, cut the cold butter in until the mixture looks nice and crumbly.
  • Add the cream and vanilla and stir until just combined.
  • Using a 4 TBS cookie scoop, scoop dough into mounds, evenly spaced on the baking sheet. There's no need to roll or shape these, craggy tops are perfect here.
  • Bake biscuits for 12–14 minutes until golden on top. Let cool slightly.
Notes
  • Use very cold butter for the best texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough. It should be a little rough.
  • For savory use, you can leave out the vanilla.
  • If the dough feels too dry, add a splash of cream to help it come together.
  • If you substitute milk for heavy cream, the biscuits will be lighter, slightly less rich, and also less tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 biscuit | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg