Drop Biscuits are a super simple recipe perfect to serve with dinner. The recipe is easy and I bet you have all the ingredients you need for this Drop Biscuit Recipe. There is no reason to not make this and enjoy hot out of the oven Biscuits. You will love it!
This recipe was first seen on Savory Experiments where I contribute photos. This recipe has been adapted from Herb Drop Biscuits
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In this recipe I used fresh basil which was out of this world delicious and I highly recommend. You could of course use dried basil or even Italian Seasonings but I do prefer fresh.
Drop Biscuits are so easy to throw together even the kids could help make these without needing much help at all, depending on their age of course.
Ingredient List for Easy Drop Biscuits
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Basil
- Garlic Cloves
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 % Milk
- Vegetable Oil
- Butter
How to make Easy Drop Biscuits
Gather all ingredients and a mixing bowl. This recipe will be mixed by hand with a large spoon. I do suggest weighing Flour in this recipe so you don't end up with dry biscuits.
Step 1: In a mixing bowl add All Purpose Flour, Kosher Salt, Baking Powder and chopped fresh Basil. Stir ingredients together.
Step 2: Add minced Garlic, Parmesan Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese and quickly stir to combine all ingredients together.
Step 3: Make a well in the center of the mixture and add Milk and Vegetable Oil and stir ingredients to combine until moisten. Do not over stir.
Step 4: Place Parchment Paper on Baking Sheet and drop biscuits onto Baking Sheet in spoonfuls. Recipe will make 12 biscuits.
Step 5: Bake at 400F Degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
Step 6: Remove from oven and brush melted butter on top
Serve with dinner or dip into Marinara Sauce
Why are they called Drop Biscuits?
Drop Biscuits have a crusty top with peaks and uneven tops due to the batter being dropped on a baking sheet. They are sometimes called Mountain Biscuits because they use only a few ingredients and are so simple to make.
Why is my Easy Drop Biscuit Crumbly?
A Drop Biscuit will become crumbly if the ratio of liquid to flour isn't correct. For this recipe I recommend weighting ingredients for proper amounts. Below is a universal list of commonly used ingredients and their weight measurements
| Ingredient | Volume | Weight | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Purpose Flour | 1 Cup | 120g | 4.5 oz |
| Granulated White Sugar | 1 Cup | 198g | 7 oz |
| Brown Sugar | 1 Cup Packed | 213g | 7.5 oz |
| Powdered Sugar | 1 Cup | 113g | 4 oz |
| Baking Powder | 1 teaspoon | 6g | .25 oz |
| Baking Soda | 1 teaspoon | 6g | .25 oz |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon | 6g | .25 oz |
| Butter | 1 Cup (2 Sticks) | 227g | 8 oz |
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Drop Biscuit with Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt - Kosher
- ¼ Cup Basil - Chopped Fresh
- 2 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ Cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Cup Milk - 2%
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add All Purpose Flour, Kosher Salt, Baking Powder and chopped fresh Basil. Stir ingredients together.
- Add minced Garlic, Parmesan Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese and quickly stir to combine all ingredients together.
- Make a well in the center of the mixture and add Milk and Vegetable Oil and stir ingredients to combine until moisten. Do not over stir.
- Place Parchment Paper on Baking Sheet and drop biscuits onto Baking Sheet in spoonfuls. Recipe will make 12 biscuits.
- Bake at 400F Degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and brush melted butter on top
Notes
Why is my Easy Drop Biscuit Crumbly?
A Drop Biscuit will become crumbly if the ratio of liquid to flour isn’t correct. For this recipe I recommend weighting ingredients for proper amounts. Below is a universal list of commonly used ingredients and their weight measurements| Ingredient | Volume | Weight | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Purpose Flour | 1 Cup | 120g | 4.5 oz |
| Granulated White Sugar | 1 Cup | 198g | 7 oz |
| Brown Sugar | 1 Cup Packed | 213g | 7.5 oz |
| Powdered Sugar | 1 Cup | 113g | 4 oz |
| Baking Powder | 1 teaspoon | 6g | .25 oz |
| Baking Soda | 1 teaspoon | 6g | .25 oz |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon | 6g | .25 oz |
| Butter | 1 Cup (2 Sticks) | 227g | 8 oz |
- Any Fresh Herb for Fresh Basil
- 1%, Half and Half for 2 % Milk
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Mary H
Easy and delicious biscuits