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    The Easiest Homemade Drop Biscuits

    By Heather ยท Published: May 14, 2021 ยท Updated: May 20, 2021 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    This crazy easy drop biscuit recipe is my go-to when I need something quick, warm, and carb-y to go with dinner. They bake up fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside-- the perfect biscuit without all the work!

    A split biscuit with a pat of butter on it
    Take a look at that tender crumb!

    I've been making this drop biscuit recipe for 10+ years and it's one of my absolute favorites! When I learned that buttery, tender biscuits were achievable without all the fuss of mixing, rolling, and cutting traditional biscuits, I was sold!

    Yes, it's true, you don't have to have a degree in baking to make some crazy delicious and buttery biscuits! Pull out a bowl, a wooden spoon or spatula, and a cookie sheet and you'll be good to go!

    I've made these to go along with sausage gravy for breakfast and to top chicken pot pies, but they are also great on their own with jam and butter or alongside a big bowl of chili, or a rack of bbq ribs!

    Jump to:
    • ๐Ÿ“‹ Why This Recipe Works
    • ๐Ÿ”ช How To Make The Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ Pro Tips
    • ๐Ÿ‘ช Scaling The Recipe
    • ๐Ÿฝ Serving and Topping Suggestions
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ FAQs
    • ๐Ÿฅ˜ Storing, Reheating, and Freezing
    • FREE RECIPE EBOOKS
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Reviews

    ๐Ÿ“‹ Why This Recipe Works

    Traditional biscuits are made with cold butter, lard, or shortening to create tender and flaky lakers. If the dough is handled too much, the fats melt and the flakiness is lost. This recipe skips the solid fats and uses heavy whipping cream instead. The cream is fat-heavy and creates a thick dough that is placed by the spoonful on a baking sheet, forgoing the rolling and cutting that is needed for traditional biscuits. The result is tender, moist, and buttery biscuits, just as satisfying as their traditional counterpart, without all the fussy work.

    ๐Ÿ”ช How To Make The Recipe

    Ingredients for drop biscuits
    Here's all you'll need- flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and heavy whipping cream.

    Step 1.) Mix The Dry Ingredients

    The dry ingredients include flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Give them a good whisk in a large mixing bowl and that's it!

    Step 2.) Add the Heavy Whipping Cream

    Just pour that heavy cream right into the dry ingredients.

    Whipping cream being poured into a bowl with other ingredients
    In she goes!

    Step 3.) Mix gently and don't over mix!

    Once the cream is in gently start stirring. Stir just until no dry spots remain, no longer! The dough will be thick!

    Flour and Whipping cream in a glass bowl being stirred
    Mix until combined, but don't over mix.

    Step 4.) Scoop and Bake

    Use a spoon or large cookie scoop to place even-sized mounds of dough onto a lined baking sheet (hence the name drop biscuits!). Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the biscuits are golden brown on tops and bottoms.

    Drop biscuit dough on a baking sheet
    All scooped up and ready to go!

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿณ Pro Tips

    • Don't Over Mix: The more you stir, the tougher your biscuits will be! When flour and water (in this case cream) are combined they form gluten. Gluten is what gives bread structure and the more it is kneaded, the more structure it has. We want our biscuits to stay light and fluffy, so only stir it until no dry spots remain.
    • The Cream Matters: Opt for the carton that says "Heavy Whipping Cream" when grocery shopping. It has a higher butterfat content which means richer, fluffier, more buttery rolls.

    ๐Ÿ‘ช Scaling The Recipe

    Cooking for two or a crowd? This recipe is easily adaptable. Use the slider on the recipe card to change the quantity and the ingredient amounts will change accordingly.

    These drop biscuits are a great homemade side to make when you're feeding a large number of people because they are so easy to mix and bake.

    Baked cream biscuits on a cutting board
    Isn't she lovely?

    ๐Ÿฝ Serving and Topping Suggestions

    • Top with country sausage gravy
    • Use as a crust for chicken or turkey pot pies
    • Serve with lemon curd or fresh jam and butter
    • Make a breakfast sandwich with soft scrambled eggs and bacon
    • Scoop spoonfuls of the dough into boiling soup to make dumplings

    ๐Ÿ’ญ FAQs


    Can you use this recipe for chicken and dumplings?


    Yes! Note that they will create a fluffier dumpling that won't be as dense, but will still be delicious!


    Is whipping cream the same as heavy whipping cream?


    No. The difference is in the butterfat content. Heavy whipping cream has a higher fat content and will whip up thicker and hold its shape longer. Whipping cream has a lower fat content and will whip up lighter and softer.


    What kind of flour should I use?


    Use all-purpose flour for this recipe.

    ๐Ÿฅ˜ Storing, Reheating, and Freezing

    I'll be surprised if you have any leftovers, but if you do, place cooled biscuits in a large ziplock baggie and place them in the fridge. When you're ready to reheat, place the biscuits in a baking dish tented loosely with foil and bake at 400' for 5 minutes or until heated through.

    You can also freeze the baked biscuits for up to 3 months in an airtight bag or container. When ready to eat, use the reheating directions above, adding a few extra minutes if the biscuits are still frozen.

    Drop biscuits in a pile with butter on top
    Butter will always be my topping of choice!

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      ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

      Close up of biscuit with a pat of butter on it

      Whipping Cream Drop Biscuits

      The most perfect, easiest biscuit recipe, ever. 
      By Heather Cheney
      Print Pin Rate
      Prep Time: 10 minutes
      Cook Time: 15 minutes
      Total Time: 25 minutes
      Servings: 8 biscuits

      Ingredients

      • 2 cups all-purpose flour
      • 2 teaspoons sugar
      • 2 teaspoon baking powder
      • ยฝ teaspoon salt
      • 1 ยฝ cups heavy whipping cream

      Instructions

      • Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position, Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheight and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
      • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
      • Add in the cream and mix by hand just until smooth and no dry spots remain- do not over mix!
      • Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, spoon even portions of dough onto baking sheet.
      • Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, and serve hot!

      Chef's Notes:

      • Don't Over Mix: The more you stir, the tougher your biscuits will be! When flour and water (in this case cream) are combined they form gluten. Gluten is what gives bread structure and the more it is kneaded, the more structure it has. We want our biscuits to stay light and fluffy, so only stir it until no dry spots remain.
      • The Cream Matters: Opt for the carton that says "Heavy Whipping Cream" when grocery shopping. It has a higher butterfat content which means richer, fluffier, more buttery rolls.

      Nutrition Facts

      Serving: 1 biscuit | Calories: 272 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 61 mg | Sodium: 163 mg | Potassium: 167 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 655 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 77 mg | Iron: 1.5 mg

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