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 Fluffy Drop Biscuits – the easiest biscuits and super fluffy!

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I hope you are not tired of the fluffy stuff that recently has been appearing here on Crunchy Creamy Sweet. But who likes dense and tough breads and rolls, right?

Not me! Fluffy and soft is what I like.

After the glorious brioche buns based on a yeast dough, I bring you easy-peasy recipe for drop biscuits that you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Just in time for dinner! This is my all-time favorite drop biscuit recipe and I have been using it for a long time. The only thing I changed recently is the lemon juice trick! Remember from the post about fluffy whole wheat pancakes? The lemon juice activates the soda just before baking and helps create the ultimate fluffy biscuits.

I used mine as a quick breakfast. Spread some butter and sprinkle with freshly snipped green onions. I loooove green onions!

Look at the fluffiness!

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WHAT IS THE SECRET TO TENDER BISCUITS?

The other secret to great biscuits is chilled butter. You may find it quite tricky to cut it in quickly before it warms up to room temperature. So here it the trick: instead of cutting it in pieces and then chilling, you grab a chilled stick of butter straight from the refrigerator and grate it using the large holes side on your grater. It will stay cold and it’s much easier to cut it into the dry ingredients.

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Just like with the fluffy pancakes recipe, add lemon juice as the last ingredients and stir the dough two to three times. Drop on parchment paper or silicone baking mat lined baking sheet and pop into the oven for 18 to 20 minutes.

You may also like the tall, flaky kind of biscuits. Check out my new Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits recipe!

FLUFFY DROP BISCUITS RECIPE VARIATIONS:

1. Whole What Drop Biscuits: I made a batch with whole wheat flour and they were as fluffy and scrumptious as the regular version. To make whole wheat drop biscuits, replace 1 cup of all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour. Proceed with the recipe below.

2. Italian Herbs Drop Biscuits: add 2 tsp of Italian seasoning to the dry ingredients before cutting in the butter.

3. Cheesy Drop Biscuits: sprinkle 1 tsp of grated cheese over the top of each biscuit in the last 5 minutes of baking.

4. Corn Drop Biscuits: add 1/4 cup of whole kernel corn (the canned kind) to the dough right after cutting in the butter.

FLUFFY DROP BISCUITS RECIPE

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Fluffy Drop Biscuits
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
 Fluffy Drop Biscuits - the easiest biscuits and super fluffy!
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drop biscuits, fluffy biscuits
Servings: 14 biscuits
Calories: 137 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , chilled
  • 1/2 cup milk cold
  • 1 large egg , well-beaten
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a small measuring cup beat well the egg. Grab butter and milk from the fridge. Pour 1/2 c of milk to the cup with egg and stir well. (No need to look for another measuring cup; the beaten egg should measure about 1/4 c so pour enough milk to make 3/4 c liquid.)

  4. Grate the butter straight over the dry ingredients. Cut in with pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and milk mixture and stir until all is moistened. Drizzle the lemon juice over the dough and give it a few stirs.

  5. Drop the dough onto prepared baking sheet by heaping tablespoons. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the biscuits just start to brown on top. Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack or cutting board to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts
Fluffy Drop Biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 107mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4.7%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 4.7%
Iron 5.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What are you waiting for? You know you want a fluffy biscuit with your dinner tonight! 🙂

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  2. Mel says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Love these biscuits! I add chives and shredded cheddar and make them to go with beef stew. They turn out great every time (I’m in the Pacific NW and humidity and being right at sea level can sometimes play havoc with baking).

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  3. Mel says

    January 12, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    I’ve made these four times now, at all shades of coastal humidity (which has a tendency to mess with my baking), and even in two different ovens! They always turn out perfect. My new bulletproof biscuit recipe. Thank you!

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  4. Jessica says

    September 17, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I have to admit, I still read the milk as 1 full cup…looks like you forgot to add the “2.” I spent at least a full minute trying to find where the other half cup went. 😉

    I only had whole wheat flour in the house and used only 1 2/3 or so cups instead of a full 2. I also only had white vinegar instead of lemon juice, but the results were buttery and fluffy. Probably, because of the density of the whole wheat, it could have used just a bit more liquid (the batter was quite sticky) but they baked up wonderfully and the 4 year old loves them. Thanks for posting this, the recipe is printed out and stuck to the fridge where I think it is going to live for quite a while.

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    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      September 17, 2013 at 6:11 pm

      Hi Jessica! Oh my… I was going to update the recipe… Thank you for reminding me! I am so glad you tried these biscuits. My kids love them too! You can always use vinegar instead of lemon juice. It will have the same effect. When it comes to whole wheat flour, you are right. It absorbs liquid and it makes the batter thicker and stickier. Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me know you guys enjoy the biscuits!

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  9. Meghan says

    April 7, 2013 at 9:52 am

    How could anyone ever get tired of fluffy?! These look amazing & I love all the variations! The brioche buns you just posted are beautiful, too!

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  11. ecausley says

    April 6, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    This recipe is not complete. Instructions stop mid sentence at #13. What do you do with the other 1/2 cup of milk?

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    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 6, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      Hi Ecausley! Looks like step nr.8 doubled… There is only one 1/2 cup of milk in the recipe. It’s all fixed now. Thanks for pointing that out!

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  12. curryandcomfort says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    Okay… I don’t bake… but I think I got a little too excited with that grated chilled butter. What a fantastic idea. 🙂 Okay.. the brioche scared me a bit on the difficulty meter… but this I can do. 🙂 Yay!!

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  13. Nancy says

    April 5, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Who in the world doesn’t like fluffy?! I’ll gladly take it off their hands if you find them. These biscuits look so light ‘n soft. Me ‘n biscuits, we’re not good friends, but I’m working on it. The last batch I made were embarrassingly bad (think hockey pucks) so I’m definitely going to give these a try.

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    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      April 5, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      It used to be the same for me with the cut-out biscuits but I found a way to work it! I will be sharing soon! Thanks, Nancy!

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  16. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    April 5, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    I love drop biscuits. They’re so muc easier than fussing with a rolling pin. These look so tender. Yum!

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