Easy Drop Biscuits & Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (240 g, sifted)
• 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (14 g, double‑acting)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (4 g, kosher or table salt)
• 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter (112 g, cut into small cubes; keep refrigerated until use)
• 1 cup Milk (240 ml, any kind (whole, 2%, or buttermilk for extra tang))
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (for dough; additional 1/2 tsp for garlic butter glaze)
• 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (200 g, shredded; reserve ~2 Tbsp for topping)
• 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Parsley (finely chopped, optional for glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (28 g, melted for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 450°F (230°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the dough.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 450°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In the large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder (if using).

   Time: PT2M

3. Cut in Cold Butter

   Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Using a pastry blender (or fork), cut the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea‑size pieces.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Milk

   Pour in about three‑quarters of the milk and stir gently with the whisk until just combined. Add more milk a tablespoon at a time only if the dough looks too dry; you want a thick, shaggy batter.

   Time: PT3M

5. Fold in Cheddar

   Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar, reserving a small handful for topping later. Mix just until the cheese is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

6. Portion the Biscuits

   Line a baking sheet with parchment or butter a 10‑inch cast‑iron skillet. Using the 2‑ounce scoop, drop the dough onto the sheet/skillet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. You should get 8‑10 biscuits.

   Time: PT3M

7. Add Cheese Topping

   Sprinkle the reserved cheddar evenly over the tops of the biscuits.

   Time: PT1M

8. Bake

   Place the sheet or skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the tops are deep golden brown.

   Time: PT17M

   Temperature: 450°F

9. Prepare Garlic‑Butter Glaze

   While the biscuits bake, melt the 2 Tbsp butter in a small saucepan, stir in the remaining ½ tsp garlic powder and parsley. Keep warm.

   Time: PT3M

10. Brush Biscuits

    When the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the garlic‑butter glaze.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

0.5 g