Fresh baked hot and buttery 3 ingredient drop biscuits are a quick and simple treat or side dish that requires minimal effort to make.
This recipe is just right as a side dish or stand alone breakfast treat. These hot and ready biscuits are done in about twenty minutes and don't require any rolling or cutting like traditional biscuits do. They have a traditional taste with a side of sweet and only require a few simple ingredients. If you love these biscuits, try our Red Lobster biscuits, or this dumpling biscuit recipe.
Ingredients
I love that these biscuits have a really light and fluffy texture to them with a hint of sweet honey in every bite. The bits of honeycomb just gives an additional something to the recipe along with that hint of sweet and buttery taste common to a biscuit. To make these biscuits you will need:
- self-rising flour
- butter
- milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and either line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the self-rising flour.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add them to the flour.
- Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk.
- Stir the mixture until it just combines and forms a soft dough, being careful not to overmix.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring some space between each biscuit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown on top and are fully cooked through.
- Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and serve them warm, accompanied by butter, jam, or your desired toppings.
Substitutions
Enjoy these biscuits for any pallet whether you have food allergies, intolerances or preferences.
- Gluten free: To make gluten free drop biscuits substitute gluten free self rising flour in place of the all purpose flour.
- Dairy free: Use dairy free butter and dairy free milk.
- Vegan: Substitute plant based milk and butter.
Storage
The biscuits can be easily stored in an airtight container for several days or frozen and thawed when ready to enjoy! Biscuits can be stored frozen for up to a month.
Tips
- You can use any gluten free flour blend that contains xanthum gum. We've used Bob's 1:1 and Cup 4 Cup in the past.
- The honeycomb isn't necessary but does add a bit of sweetness to the recipe. It's up to you if you want to use it or not but we highly recommend it.
FAQ
While you can use margarine as a substitute for butter, keep in mind that it may affect the flavor and texture of the biscuits. Butter typically yields a richer and more flavorful biscuit compared to margarine.
Yes, you can freeze the biscuit dough for later use. Shape the dough into individual portions and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once frozen, transfer the dough portions to a freezer bag or container. When ready to bake, simply place the frozen dough on a baking sheet and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Absolutely! Feel free to get creative and add your favorite herbs, cheeses, or spices to the biscuit dough for a unique flavor profile. Just be mindful of the additional moisture or fat these ingredients may add and adjust the dough accordingly.
3 Ingredient Drop Biscuits
Equipment
- ice cream scoop optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising flour.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add them to the flour.
- Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk.
- Stir the mixture until it just comes together and forms a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
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