Fluffy Cloud Drop Biscuits

Yield 9

Author Madeline King

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

25 Min

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Fluffy Cloud Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

Equipment: two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper, food processor or large mixing bowl, medium mixing bowl

• 360 grams all purpose flour (3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 170 grams (3/4 cup) cold unsalted local butter (light butter works, too) cut into pieces
• 170 grams (3/4 cup) cold plain Greek yogurt
• 1 large egg beaten
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl or food processor, add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using your fingers or a food processor, cut in butter. Work the dough until mixture has pieces of butter the size of peas.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, and water. Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture, and stir until dough just comes together.
5. Pour the mixture on lightly floured counter and knead until the dough comes together. (Don't overwork the dough.)
6. Form into tennis ball sized pieces and drop onto lined sheets.
7. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes. Serve warm with local butter, honey, or preserves!