Drop Biscuits (small batch)

These drop biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and made in a small batch perfect for when you want fresh homemade biscuits without leftovers. With a tender crumb and golden crust, these easy drop biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and require no rolling or shaping. Whether you’re serving them alongside breakfast, soups, or dinner, these biscuits are a comforting, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.

What makes this small batch drop biscuit recipe so convenient is how fast and fuss-free it is. Simply mix the dough, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, and bake until golden and fluffy. The biscuits have a delicate texture with a slight crisp on the outside and a soft, buttery inside that melts in your mouth. Perfect for busy mornings or casual dinners, these biscuits deliver homemade flavor without the time commitment.

These easy small batch drop biscuits are incredibly versatile and pair well with everything from sausage gravy and jam to hearty stews and salads. You can also customize them by adding herbs, cheese, or spices to suit your taste. Make these drop biscuits when you want warm, fresh bread but don’t want to make a large batch — they’re sure to become your go-to recipe for quick homemade comfort food.

Drop Biscuits (small batch)

Recipe by SamCourse: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Small Batch

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup AP flour

• 2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 tablespoon butter (melted)

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pour milk into a bowl and allow to chill in the freezer while you melt the butter and grab out the ingredients you need. The idea is to get the milk very cold but not frozen.
• Melt the butter and then pour into the chilled milk, whisking to allow the butter to solidify into small pieces. I find this trick so much easier than cutting/shaving.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar separately.
• Pour the milk and butter mix into the dry ingredients and stir until combined into a soft, yet shaggy, dough.
• Drop biscuits onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, you should have enough for 6 biscuits, you can borrow dough from larger biscuits to make them all a similar size.
• Bake biscuits for 15 minutes, until golden brown on top.