Enjoy the comforting, homemade goodness of gluten-free biscuits with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, these gluten-free biscuits are light, fluffy, and incredibly tasty. Made with simple ingredients, they are sure to become a family favorite, offering all the classic flavors and textures of traditional biscuits without the gluten.
Gluten-Free Biscuits: Fluffy & Delicious Treat!
Description
Making gluten-free biscuits at home has never been easier. These biscuits are not only gluten-free but also full of flavor and texture that rival traditional biscuits. Whether you are serving them with a pat of butter, a drizzle of honey, or alongside your favorite meal, these gluten-free biscuits are sure to impress.
Why Gluten-Free Biscuits?
Gluten-free biscuits are an excellent alternative for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. Using gluten-free flours ensures that everyone can enjoy this classic comfort food without worry.
Ingredients and Their Benefits
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend: Provides the perfect base for these biscuits, ensuring they are light and fluffy.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps create a tender, flaky texture.
- Buttermilk: The acidity in buttermilk helps the biscuits rise and adds a subtle tangy flavor.
- Baking Powder: Ensures the biscuits rise properly and become light and airy.
- Baking Soda: Works with the buttermilk to give extra lift and tenderness.
- Salt: Enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness.
The Baking Process
Creating gluten-free biscuits is straightforward, requiring just a few steps to achieve perfection.
- Mixing the Dough: Combine the dry ingredients first, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Forming the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, gently knead, and pat it out to the desired thickness.
- Cutting the Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out the biscuits and place them on a baking sheet.
- Baking: Bake until the biscuits are golden brown and fluffy.
Quick Tips for Perfect Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Cold Butter: Ensure the butter is cold to create flaky layers.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Mix until just combined to avoid tough biscuits.
- Preheat the Oven: A hot oven helps the biscuits rise quickly and evenly.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cut in the Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the Buttermilk
Pour the chilled buttermilk into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Form the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times and then pat it out to a thickness of about 1 inch.
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Cut the Biscuits
Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out the biscuits. Gather the scraps, gently knead together, and cut out more biscuits.
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Bake
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool and Serve
Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- Calories from Fat 50kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Cholesterol 20mg7%
- Sodium 290mg13%
- Potassium 40mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 2g4%
- Vitamin A 200 IU
- Calcium 80 mg
- Iron 0.5 mg
- Vitamin E 0.5 IU
- Vitamin K 1 mcg
- Thiamin 0.1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Niacin 0.5 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Folate 5 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg
- Phosphorus 40 mg
- Magnesium 5 mmol
- Selenium 1 mg
- Copper 0.05 mg
- Manganese 0.1 mg
- Chloride 5 mmol
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
These gluten-free biscuits are perfect for any meal. They can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven with butter or jam, or used as a base for savory dishes like biscuits and gravy. For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative and use non-dairy milk with a splash of vinegar instead of buttermilk. Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or freeze them for longer storage.
