Parmesan-Herb Drop Biscuits

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup grated Parmesan

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. dried basil

1 tsp. sugar

1 T. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

8 T. salted butter, cold

1 cup milk

 

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a large bowl, combine the flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, basil, sugar, baking powder, and salt and stir until well combined. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your hands to work the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is in very small pieces and the texture resembles coarse sand. Starting with ¾ cup of the milk, stir in just enough milk to form a thick, paste-like mixture. It should be very wet, sticky, and soft enough to scoop with a spoon.  Scoop 1/3-cup portions of the dough onto the lined baking sheet. You should have enough dough for 10 biscuits. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the biscuits have puffed up and are golden brown on top. Serve warm. Variation:  Substitute other herbs.  Recipe can be halved.