Description
Light and fluffy gluten-free biscuits with golden tops and soft interiors, perfect for those with gluten intolerance or seeking allergy-friendly baking options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Knead and Fold: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead and fold the dough a few times to create layers, which will help achieve a flaky texture.
- Shape Biscuits: Pat the dough to a ¾-inch thickness. Use a 2½-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, placing them about 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Flour Blend: For best results, use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. If your blend does not include xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative and use a plant-based milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a buttermilk substitute.
- Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g