Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by elainegl

"These biscuits combine an adaptation of Roben Ryberg's biscuit ingredients from The Gluten-Free Kitchen with Cooks Illustrated's method for making biscuits. These are very white...if you liked the white, spongy things that you could buy at Kentucky Fried Chicken, you'll like these. Lately I've been substituting 1-1/4 cups brown rice flour mix for the two starches. It turns out really good with a little less white and a little more nutrition."

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Ready In:
27mins

Ingredients:
9
Yields:

8 biscuits

Serves:
8

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ingredients

  • 12 cup potato starch
  • 34 cup cornstarch
  • 1 34 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 14 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 13 cup cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 34 cup buttermilk

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directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F Spray a baking sheet (preferrably a baking stone) with cooking spray.
  • Place the starches, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar into the bowl of a food processor. Process with six 1-second pulses.
  • Sprinkle the butter cubes evenly over the flour mixture, cover, and process with 12 1-second pulses. The mixture should resemble coarse crumbs.
  • Pour the buttermilk evenly over the mixture. Process for 8 1-second pulses, or until the dough gathers into a moist clump.
  • Using your bare hands, quickly gather a clump of dough, lightly form it into a biscuit shape, and drop it onto the cookie sheet. Repeat this for all the remaining dough, trying to handle the dough as little as possible (it's sticky). I usually make 6-8 biscuits.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Reviews

  1. i just saw this recipe tonight and had no reason to try making these at 8pm but after reading the great reviews comparing them to KFC biscuits that i have missed for years, i had to try. they turned out DELISH the very 1st time, which rarely happens for me! These are so easy and so good. i am so happy you dont even need to use eggs either. i used 1/2 cup potato starch, 1/2 cup brown rice flour and 1/4 cup tapioca for flour blend. i also used hemp milk. thanks for posting, love this repice and cant wait to finally trick my husband with something gluten free.

    Long legged mama

  2. Made these for my GF daughter who is coming to visit so she can have the make-ahead-and-freeze biscuits with egg, cheddar and turkey bacon. First batch of 6 needed an extra six minutes to bake and still the inside was a tiny bit underdone. For my next batch I'll make 4 biscuits so they're larger and will bake longer. Used 1 C brown rice flour and 1/4 c corn starch. They're very yummy and don't even taste gluten free!

    Jilly 07

  3. Finally tried this recipe, and was VERY happy with it. Both my kids loved them, too. The 8 yr old liked sausage on his, and the 6 yr old liked them with jelly. (All three of us eat GF.) Even my gluten-eating Dad ate several. I did have a hard time getting them to brown on top, but that was not worth taking away a star. The taste and texture were excellent!

    Ridgewalker

  4. Tender flaky biscuits that you can't even tell don't have any gluten. They taste just like the traditional biscuits. I can't recommend them enough, especially if you eat a GF diet.

    Jonathan Melendez

  5. Great biscuits! I did reduce the xantham gum to 1 tsp and used 1 cup of brown rice flour and 1/4 cup of cornstarch. They tasted very good. I will be making these again.

    3RiversCook

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Tweaks

  1. Fantastic recipe! I have been craving sausage gravy and biscuits but eating gluten free makes that a challenge. I substituted 1 1/4 cups brown rice flour as suggested in the notes. I made gluten free sausage gravy with quinoa flour instead of regular flour and the gravy and biscuits together were perfect! Thanks for a great recipe.

    Fit Cook

  2. Revision of review: Since my previous review, I've learned there is a big difference between potato flour vs. potato starch. I didn't know this! I used potato flour. I will definitely be trying the potato starch next time, as the creator of this recipe said informed me the starch is a much better and lighter consistency without the "potato-y" flavor. I can't wait to try this! I'm sure it will make all the difference! I looked it up myself online and sure enough, she is right! I can't wait to try these again with my newfound information!..........<br/><br/>Previous: I've made this twice and they came out great both times! These are the first gf biscuits I've made that haven't come out like hockey pucks. They are actually moist and delicious! The first time they had a little too much "potato" flavor for me, so the second time I substituted half the potato flour for white rice flour and they came out perfect! Thank you for this recipe!! I can finally make great biscuits for my gf son that the whole family can enjoy (and we all did!). BTW... I baked about 20 minutes per other reviews and it was just right.

    thenillers

  3. I used the starches and it was good, very light. I used ricemilk instead of buttermilk. Mine were a smidge dry, but I think it was because of this substitution. I also used goat butter instead of cows butter and maple sugar instead of regular sugar.

    francoroni

  4. I took the advise to substitute 1 cup of brown rice flour for the combination of the starch. it turned so wonderful and the crust was nice and brown. my husband who is a gluten-free foodie loved it so much that he asked for more and more!

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elainegl

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My family is gluten free, meaning we can't eat anything with the slightest amount of wheat, rye, oats, or barley. While it makes cooking a challenge, it also makes it fun! I spend too much time on the computer (mostly 'Zaar) looking up new recipes to try. I've collected a bunch of recipes from 'Zaar, my cookbooks, and other websites that I use on a regular basis, most of which have been tweaked to be gluten-free. I guess I have about 100 so far.I have two kids, so spend my days at home with them. :-) What do I like? My husband, my kids, skiing, spending time on the computer, reading old gentle romances, going to playgroups, and girl's night out.My favorite cookbooks? How to Cook Without a Book by Pam Anderson; Cooking Gluten-Free by Karen Robertson; Wheat-Free Recipes and Menus by Carol Fenster; and Gluten-Free Baking by Annalise Roberts.

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FAQs

What is the best flour for biscuits? ›

There is some actual science behind why White Lily flour is lighter than others and, thus, better suited for items like biscuits and cakes.

What is the secret to biscuits? ›

Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

What popular biscuits are gluten-free? ›

  • Nairns Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Nairn's Gluten Free Oaties Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Nairns Gluten Free Oats & Fruit Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Nairn's Gluten Free Oaties Chocolate Chip Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Tesco Free From Cookies & Cream Biscuits 160G.

Why aren t my buttermilk biscuits fluffy? ›

A non-fluffy, flat biscuit can be caused by a few things: too much liquid in the dough (resist the urge to add more buttermilk to make the dough come together and use the heat of your hands and a bit more kneading instead). Over-mixing the dough can cause flat biscuits.

What kind of flour do Southerners use for biscuits? ›

White Lily brand flour, especially the self-rising flour, is the gold standard among Southern cooks who make biscuits on a regular basis. White lily, self rising. I use it for everything except those thing I make using either cake flour or yeast.

Does sifting flour make biscuits better? ›

Yes. If you sift flour, it becomes aerated and less dense. “A cup of flour sifted before measuring will weigh 20 to 30 percent less than a cup of flour sifted after measuring — a difference that can make a huge impact on the texture of finished baked goods,” Cook's Illustrated says.

What not to do when making biscuits? ›

5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Biscuits
  1. Mistake #1: Your butter is too warm.
  2. Mistake #2: You're using an inferior flour.
  3. Mistake #3: You use an appliance to mix your batter.
  4. Mistake #4: You don't fold the dough enough.
  5. Mistake #5: You twist your biscuit cutter.
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What makes homemade biscuits taste better? ›

Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the biscuits and makes them slightly more tender. Butter: We use salted European butter in this recipe. It will work with unsalted or salted butter. I like the extra saltiness of salted butter, but you can reduce the salt to 3/4 teaspoon if you prefer.

Why put an egg in biscuits? ›

Eggs act as a binder for biscuits, without them the mixture will be far too crumbly. They also add flavour and texture, as well as extending shelf life. Whole eggs are used to glaze baked goods including biscuits and pastries as they contribute colour and shine during baking.

What biscuits can a celiac eat? ›

  • Nairns Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Tesco Free From Digestive Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Nairn's Gluten Free Oaties Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Nairn's Gluten Free Oaties Chocolate Chip Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Nairns Gluten Free Oats & Fruit Biscuits 160G. ...
  • Tesco Free From Cookies & Cream Biscuits 160G.

What biscuits can celiacs have? ›

  • Sainsbury's Deliciously Free From Chocolate Chip Cookies 150... ...
  • Nairn's Chocolate Biscuit Breaks 160g. ...
  • Sainsbury's Deliciously Free From Ginger Crunch Cookies 150g. ...
  • Nairn's Gluten Free Biscuit Breaks Oats & Stem Ginger 160g. ...
  • Nairn's Gluten Free Oaties Biscuits 160g. ...
  • Nairn's Biscuit Break Oat & Fruit 160g.

What is the best flour for buttermilk biscuits? ›

There are several keys to making fluffy biscuits. For recipes where the fat (butter and shortening work well together) is cut into the flour: Use low protein flour made from soft wheat such as White Lilly or Martha White all purpose flours. Either brand's self-rising flour is excellent too and easier.

Is it better to use milk or buttermilk in biscuits? ›

Buttermilk adds a nice tang to the biscuit flavor and helps them rise better.

Should you let biscuit dough rest? ›

Cover the dough loosely with a kitchen towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes. Gently pat out the dough some more, so that the rectangle is roughly 10 inches by 6 inches. Cut dough into biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter (or even a glass, though its duller edge may result in slightly less tall biscuits).

Why is White Lily flour best for biscuits? ›

Milled from 100% soft red winter wheat, White Lily® Flour is finer in texture with a lower protein content, which makes for fluffier biscuits, the softest cookies, and the most tender cakes.

Should I use bread flour or all-purpose flour for biscuits? ›

This flour has too much protein to be used well in cakes, cookies, biscuits and pie doughs. all-purpose flour – this flour has plenty of gluten developing protein (10-12%), but not as much as bread flour, which makes it more suitable for many cakes, cookies, biscuits and pie dough.

Why is White Lily flour better? ›

Whereas conventional all-purpose flour contains a protein content of 12 percent, White Lily flour boasts a modest 9 percent, making it more similar to pastry flour than actual all-purpose. As White Lily flour hydrates, the gluten development will never reach the full potential of brands like Gold Medal or King Arthur.

Why is plain flour the best flour for biscuits? ›

Plain flour is an all-purpose flour with a lower protein and gluten content. This makes the flour softer and ideal for cakes, pastries, thickening sauces, and biscuits.

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