Quick Orange Drop Biscuits
These easy Orange Drop Biscuits can be mixed, baked & on the table in 30 minutes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons butter (cold)
Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl beat together the egg and milk, set aside. 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons milk
- 3
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and zest. Add the cold butter and mix to form coarse crumbs. Add the egg mixture and mix with a fork or spatula just until combined (about 15 or 16 stirs). 1 cup all purpose flour (125 grams), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons butter (cold)
- 4
Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons (6 mounds) on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden (a little darker on the edges). Move to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!