Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for a slight sweetness)
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (helps with fluffiness)
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup (50g) shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or dried herbs (for a savory twist)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set it to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the butter: Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the liquid ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently until a dough forms. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time.
- Shape the biscuits: Lightly flour a surface with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to about ¾ inch thickness. Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits.
- Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Place the biscuits on the baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes. This helps them rise better.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let them cool slightly before serving with butter, jam, or gravy.
Notes
- For flakier biscuits: Freeze the cubed butter for 10 minutes before using.
- Dairy-free version: Use plant-based butter and almond or oat milk.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, store unbaked biscuits and bake fresh when needed.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Bread, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Biscuit
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg