Quick Bake Drop Biscuits Recipe
Crank out the quickest, simplest biscuits right at home with this amazing drop biscuit recipe! This bad boy requires minimal effort - just mix together your dry ingredients, stir in the liquids, and plop down dough lumps onto a baking sheet. Behold, the secret to a light and tender drop biscuit? Beer, baby! If beer ain't your thing, simply swap it out for an equal volume of buttermilk. Pair these bad boys with our legendary best chili ever.
But don't fret if you're not into the hoppy stuff. Try these super easy drop biscuits instead, with an unexpected secret ingredient: mayonnaise!
- Yield: 8 (4-inch) biscuits
- Difficulty: A breeze, matey!
- Total: 30 mins
- Active: 15 mins
Mixing up the Dough
- Fire up your oven to 400°F and slide a rack into the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Throw together all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt) in a mixing bowl. Whisk those bad boys until they're evenly blended.
- Pour in your liquids: beer and melted butter. Stir like crazy until you've got a moist, shaggy dough. Don't overwork the dough, you may ruin the texture.
Drop and Bake Those Biscuits
- Drop 8 dough blobs onto your parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they're evenly spaced apart.
- Pop those dough blobs into the oven and bake until they're glorious and puffed, about 15 minutes. Move the biscuits to a wire rack to cool for a smidgin before chowing down.
Looking for Alternative Swaps?
Here's a basic, versatile drop biscuit recipe for when you're low on beer or mayonnaise. Bye-bye, booze and condiments!
Ingredients:- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder- 1 Teaspoon Sugar- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)- 1 Stick Melted Butter (8 tablespoons)- 3/4 Cup Milk (opt for buttermilk for added flavor)
Instructions:1. Preheat Oven: Crank up your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prep a large baking sheet with non-stick spray or parchment paper.2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter and milk. Mix until you've got a moist, crumbly dough.4. Drop and Bake: With a heaping tablespoon, drop the dough mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.5. Bake: Bake for 8-11 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. You can optionally brush the tops with additional melted butter immediately after baking.
You can use buttermilk, sour cream, milk with lemon juice or vinegar, Greek yogurt, or an egg as alternatives for beer or mayonnaise. Happy biscuit-making!
- This drop biscuit recipe yields 8 hearty biscuits and is incredibly easy to make, with a difficulty level of a breeze.
- The unexpected secret ingredient in this recipe is mayonnaise, which contributes to the light and tender texture of the biscuits.
- For those who prefer alternative swaps, a basic drop biscuit recipe can be made using all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder, melted butter, and milk.
- You can use buttermilk, sour cream, milk with lemon juice or vinegar, Greek yogurt, or an egg as alternatives for beer or mayonnaise in various biscuit recipes.
