Best 12 Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits Recipes

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Baking powder drop biscuits are a simple and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can also be used as a side dish or snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of delicious drop biscuits that are sure to please everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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This is the recipe my mom always made. I like to use the butter flavored shortening, but you can use regular. Amount of biscuits you get depends on how big around you make them and the thickness. My daughter likes me to make smaller ones.

Provided by Jodeen Brown

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
  • Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 126.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS I



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A drop biscuit is great for people with small kitchens. So simple, but oh so good!

Provided by Anne

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has only pea sized lumps. Add milk and mix until dry mixture is absorbed. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

EASY BAKING POWDER DROP BISCUITS



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These are the best breakfast biscuits, easy and perfect for sausage gravy!

Provided by CookieeMonster13

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup chilled butter, diced
1 ¼ cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk a little at a time, stirring lightly between additions.
  • Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the tops are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 263.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

DROP BISCUITS



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Bake Ree Drummond's recipe for buttery Drop Biscuits from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 18 to 22 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 sticks cold butter, cut into pieces
3 1/2 cups whole milk
Melted butter, for brushing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the dry ingredients and the butter are mostly combined. (Alternatively, cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter.) Drizzle in the milk and pulse (or stir) just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix.
  • Using a regular table spoon, or large spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto baking trays and bake until nice golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If desired, brush with melted butter after you remove them from the oven.

FLUFFY BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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These are great! Nice and easy, and light and yummy. I get about 16 biscuits with this recipe. I like the versatility as well. I add cheese or garlic; whatever hits me at the time. I almost always add extra sugar.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  • Put the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough forms a ball around the fork.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 14 times.
  • Pat until 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cut into rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
  • Place, touching each other, in the cake pans and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • CRUSTY BISCUITS.
  • Roll biscuits to 1/4-inch thick and place 1-inch apart in pan.
  • Bake in a 450 degree oven for 12 minutes.
  • Yields almost double the biscuits.
  • BUTTERMILK BISCUITS.
  • Use 2/3 cup buttermilk instead of sweet milk, 1/2 teaspoons baking soda and only 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  • CHEESE BISCUITS.
  • Add 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese to dry ingredients.
  • DROP BISCUITS.
  • Add additional 1/3 cup milk and use a baking sheet.

EASY DROP BISCUITS



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One day I had company coming and realized I had run out of biscuit mix. I'd never made biscuits from scratch before, but I decided to give this easy drop biscuit recipe a try. Now this is the only way I make them! -Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS (DROP TYPE)



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I get this recipe from my Pillsbury Family Cookbook that was published in 1963. It was my mothers, a graduation present I believe, and I refer to it on a regular basis for the classic preparation of many foods.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sift Flour Salt and Baking Powder into mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening until the particles are fine.
  • Add milk all at once and stir just until dough clings together and flour disappears.
  • Drop by spoonfulls into greased muffin cups (2/3 full).
  • Bake 450 deg for 12/15 min.

GRANDMA'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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This is my grandmother's biscuit recipe. It is my all-time favorite and has a really good flavor to it. Be sure not to roll out too thin, you want high biscuits! I usually just pat out the dough to the desired thickness, usually 1/2 inch.

Provided by IMACOOKY1

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 egg
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt into a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to chop vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and milk together in a separate bowl and slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring as you pour, until dough is moistened and well-mixed. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits have risen and are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 271.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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When I was growing up, mother made these wonderful baking powder biscuits often. Some time ago, I consulted her box of old recipes and was delighted to find this childhood favorite. Now these warm and tender biscuits are a special treat for my family, too. -Catherine Yoder, Bertha, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SIMPLE BAKING POWDER DROP BISCUITS



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Make and share this Simple Baking Powder Drop Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Manda_Lee

Categories     Low Protein

Time 22m

Yield 8-16 depending on size, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening (if you don't have shortening margarine or butter will work)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450,.
  • Sift dry ingredients into bowl, cut in shortening (or substitute) until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Make a well; add milk all at once and stir quickly with fork just until dough follows fork around bowl and all ingredients are combined.
  • Grease baking sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoons or teaspoons onto baking sheet.
  • Optional: Sprinkle tops of biscuits with parmesan and garlic powder or garlic salt before baking.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2093.5, Fat 208.2, SaturatedFat 53, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 614.7, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.3

DADDY'S DELICIOUS BAKING POWDER DROP BISCUITS



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Make and share this Daddy's Delicious Baking Powder Drop Biscuits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sophaholic

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 biscuits, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425º.
  • Combine all dry ingredients.
  • Blend in the warm butter.
  • Slowly add the milk to the mixture until the dough holds together.
  • Use two spoons to drop evenly sized biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  • if using a baking sheet let them stand for about 2-5 minutes to help hold.
  • or try a muffin pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 518.5, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.3

DROP BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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From the New Settlement Cookbook. These are so easy and yummy. Don't overwork the dough or the biscuits get tough. Also make sure they are thick enough. That's what makes them fluffy and soft.

Provided by alvinakatz

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 biscuits, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons shortening or 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Blend the shortening into the flour using fingers or a tool for cutting in butter.
  • When uniform crumbly consistency, make a well in the center. Pour all the milk in at once and then stir just until blended. Don't stir any longer or the biscuits will be tough.
  • Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet or into greased muffin tins.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes at 450 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 650.4, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Follow the recipe's instructions carefully, especially regarding the amount of baking powder used, as too much can result in a bitter taste.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Ensure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking to ensure even cooking.
  • Drop the biscuit dough onto the baking sheet with a spoon or a cookie scoop for consistent size and shape.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are golden brown on top for optimal taste and texture.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, easy baking powder drop biscuits are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, these biscuits can be whipped up quickly and easily. Whether you prefer them plain, topped with butter and jam, or used as a base for sandwiches, these biscuits offer endless possibilities for culinary creativity. So next time you're in the mood for a homemade treat, give this baking powder drop biscuit recipe a try and experience the delightful flavors and textures that await.

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