Easy Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• 240 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 14 grams (1 tablespoon) baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 113 grams (1/2 cup, 1 stick) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small pieces
• 170-227 grams (3/4- 1 cup, 180-240 milliliters) milk or buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450°F/230°C

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour (240...: In a large bowl, whisk together flour (240 grams/ 2 cups), baking powder (14 grams/ 1 tablespoon), and salt (1 ¼ teaspoons) together.

3. 3

   Add the pieces of cold butter (113 grams/...: Add the pieces of cold butter (113 grams/ ½ cup) and cut into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until the consistency of coarse meal. If you want to add any cheeses or other add-ins you can stir them in here before adding the milk.

4. 4

   Add the smaller amount of the milk or...: Add the smaller amount of the milk or buttermilk (170 grams/ ¾ cup) and stir just until combined. If the batter is very dry, add a little more milk until the consistency resembles a very thick batter. Do not over-mix. The batter will be quite lumpy.

5. 5

   Drop large mounds (about ¼ cup each, I...: Drop large mounds (about ¼ cup each, I like to use a 2 ounce cookie scoop) onto either a parchment lined baking sheet or buttered cast iron skillet. The mounds can be touching on the sides.

6. 6

   Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown.

7. 7

   Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky...: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.