These tasty and quick Bisquick drop biscuits have just 5 simple ingredients in the recipe and are ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes! There is nothing that completes a meal quite like these soft, fluffy, and warm homemade biscuits. When you put a basketful on the table, everyone knows that they are in for a comforting dinner!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- They pair with any dinner! Whether we’re having a big or small family dinner, you’d better believe there will be a basket of fresh-made biscuits included. Serve them with a bowl of 15 bean soup in Crock Pot, a slice of beef chuck roast Crock Pot recipe, and everything in between.
- You’ll have them on the table fast. I love making these quick drop biscuits with Bisquick because they’re on the table in under 20 minutes. Stir in the readymade baking mix, drop by the spoonful, and bake! There’s no need to spend time folding and cutting biscuit dough.
- They’re delicious! Even though this Bisquick drop biscuits recipe is made super fast, every bite will be fluffy and soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
This easy drop biscuit recipe requires just 5 simple ingredients. You probably have all of them in your pantry right now:
- Original Bisquick mix – the classic yellow box baking mix you know and love. If you’re out of Bisquick, you can make your own with our easy guide, check this recipe: what is Bisquick.
- Baking powder – to give the quick breads like this the perfect rise. Don’t confuse this with baking soda!
- Unsalted butter – be sure it’s cold! There’s really no substitute for the butter in this recipe.
- Milk – I recommend using milk with at least 2% fat, but see our recipe notes for other options.
You can make quick drop biscuits without Bisquick – try our biscuits made with self rising flour, drop buttermilk biscuits recipe, sour cream in biscuits, or how to make easy biscuits.
How to Make the Best Drop Biscuits with Bisquick
Make this recipe in just 15 minutes with 4 simple steps!
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper
- Grate the cold butter with a grater, or use a food processor or pastry blender instead.
- Add the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine. Make a well in the mixture, and pour in the milk and grated butter. Gently mix to form a rough dough, but do not over-mix.
- Drop the dough. Use an ice cream scoop or set of tablespoons to drop the dough by a spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.
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- Bake and serve. Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, until the Bisquick drop biscuits are lightly golden on the outside before removing from the oven. Then serve warm with butter, jelly, and honey.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
I recommend brushing the tops with a bit of melted butter for that extra buttery flavor!
How to Make Bisquick Biscuits Fluffy
- Use full-fat milk to get the most tender and soft biscuit texture.
- Make sure the butter is cold when grated and mixed into the dough.
- Do not over-mix the dough!
- Don’t overbake the biscuits. They should be just golden on top and not browned.
Recipe FAQs
You likely over-mixed the dough. Next time make sure to just combine the ingredients to form a rough, sticky wet dough.
You can swap milk for equal parts of water in a pinch. However, the biscuits won’t have quite the same delicious texture and taste.
Substitute classic Bisquick baking mix with their Gluten Free Bisquick Baking Mix.
If you choose to make this Bisquick drop biscuits recipe with low-fat or no-fat milk, I recommend that you increase the amount of grated butter used to 1/2 a cup.
Absolutely! They can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days and stored in an airtight container. You can also wrap the biscuits in foil, add all to a zipper-sealed freezer-safe bag, and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. See tips below in the recipe card for how to reheat from frozen.
Get More Bisquick Recipes You’ll Love…
- Blueberry Muffin Recipe With Bisquick
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Bisquick Drop Biscuits
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Bisquick baking mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter cold
- ⅔ cup milk (At least 2% milkfat, see notes for skim and non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grate very cold, unsalted butter and place in the fridge or freezer until needed. You can also use a food processor or pastry blender to combine the ingredients.
- Using a medium-sized bowl, add dry ingredients and stir well to combine. Create a well in the center of the Bisquick mixture. Pour in the milk and add grated butter to the well, and stir, just until the dough comes together and away from the walls of the bowl (about 30 seconds). If biscuit dough is difficult to stir, add 1-2 Tbsp of milk. For flaky, tender biscuits, do not over mix.
- Grease or line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet 2" apart. This recipe makes 6-8 biscuits.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, until golden in color. Brush biscuits with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- For 1% skim and non-fat milk: increase butter to 1/2 cup.
- Using lightly frozen, cold butter works easiest for grating.
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Megan says
Could I bake these in a Dutch oven instead of a baking sheet??
Gianne - TFN Team Member says
We haven’t tried baking these biscuits in a Dutch oven, but it’s definitely worth a shot! A Dutch oven could create a cozy, even heat environment, which might result in beautifully golden, tender biscuits. Just make sure to line the bottom with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. If you give it a try, we’d love to hear how it turns out—happy baking! 😊
Joe says
Can these be made in the air fryer
Gianne - TFN Team Member says
We haven’t tried it with the air fryer, but feel free to experiment with it.
Ieva says
Perfect solution for people in a rush. Just whipped up a batch in under 20 minutes, and they are super tasty!
Harriet Young says
So easy to make and perfect results. The texture was fantastic. Thank you!