Even a baking novice can make these buttery, tender drop biscuits that only take 30 minutes.

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Biscuits can be a little bit intimidating.

There are lots of recipes out there and many of them require extensive lamination and chilling.

Drop biscuits on a piece of parchment

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Drop biscuits come together in one bowl and are quick, easy, and foolproof.

Theyre called drop biscuits because you simply scoop and drop the biscuit batter onto the parchment paper and bake!

The biscuits are crispy and golden brown on the outside with a soft interior.

Drop biscuits on a piece of parchment

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A Tip for Making the Best Drop Biscuits

The best drop biscuits rely on ahot ovenandcold ingredients.

The oven needs to be fully preheated before the sheet tray goes in.

You also want your butter and buttermilk to be as cold as possible for maximum flakiness and tenderness.

Drop biscuits in a table napkin-lined basket

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In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Work quickly so that the butter doesn’t melt.

Add in the buttermilk and mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon just until combined.

Drop biscuit dry ingredients in a bowl with a whisk next to it on the counter

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The dough will be thick and sticky.

Bake until lightly golden brown on top and they bounce back when lightly pressed, 20 to 22 minutes.

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Hands breaking butter into smaller pieces while coating them in flour for drop biscuit recipe

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Drop biscuit dough in a bowl with a spatula

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Drop biscuits on a parchment paper-lined baking tray

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Baked drop biscuits on a parchment paper-lined baking tray

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Drop biscuit on a small plate, and in the surroundings, a glass of orange juice, a small bowl of butter, and the basket with more biscuits

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