Fluffy Gluten-Free Biscuits 🧈✨
Light, buttery, and perfectly flaky—no one will guess they’re gluten-free! Ideal with gravy, jam, or just plain.
Makes: 8-10 biscuits
Prep Time: 10 mins
Bake Time: 12-15 mins
Ingredients:
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2 cups (240g) gluten-free 1:1 flour blend (like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur)
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp xanthan gum (omit if your blend already includes it)
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6 tbsp (85g) cold butter (or dairy-free alternative), cubed
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¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (*or dairy-free milk + 1 tsp vinegar*)
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1 large egg (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions:
1. Prep & Preheat:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and xanthan gum in a bowl.
3. Cut in Butter:
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Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend cold butter into the flour until pea-sized crumbs form.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
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Stir in buttermilk (and egg, if using) until just combined (dough will be sticky).
5. Shape & Bake:
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Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
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Cut with a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter (or glass). Avoid twisting—press straight down.
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Place on baking sheet, brush tops with melted butter (optional).
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Bake for 12-15 mins until golden.
Pro Tips:
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Keep ingredients COLD for flaky layers.
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Don’t overmix—tough biscuits are the enemy!
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No buttermilk? Mix ¾ cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice/vinegar. Let sit 5 mins.
Serving Ideas:
🍯 Drizzled with honey
🥓 With sausage gravy
🍓 Topped with jam & clotted cream
Enjoy warm! These freeze well too—just reheat in a 350°F oven. 😊
Variation: Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar + 1 tsp garlic powder for cheesy garlic biscuits!
Biscuits often make an appearance at holiday dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, served as a side dish with turkey, ham, and other festive foods. But here are a few other ideas on how to serve biscuits.
- Butter and Jam: Spread warm biscuits with butter and your favorite jam or honey for a classic treat.
- Shortcakes: Use biscuits as a base for strawberry shortcake. Top with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream.
- Biscuits and Gravy: Serve the gluten free biscuits smothered in sausage or mushroom gravy for a hearty meal.
- Ham and Cheese Biscuits: Fill the gluten free biscuits with ham and cheese for a savory snack or light meal.
- Biscuits with Soup: Serve biscuits alongside a bowl of soup or stew for a comforting meal.
