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Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits

I absolutely like this super simple drop biscuit recipe. It's amazing how quickly you can prepare fresh baked goods at home.
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Course: Biscuit, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour;
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder;
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar;
  • ½ tsp salt;
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter;
  • 1 cup whole milk;
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder, optional;
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano, optional.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450F.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Add butter and press it into the mix of the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or a fork until it turns into a crumb consistency. Then, slowly add milk in a few additions, mix after each addition. Don't overmix.
  • Grease a cast-iron skillet with butter or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an ice cream scoop, form biscuits and place them on a cast-iron skillet or baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter and enjoy!
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