Fluffy, buttery, and oh-so-delicious, we are loving these gluten-free biscuit recipes. They prove you do not need gluten to enjoy a big, flaky biscuit! Whether you are craving classic buttermilk biscuits or something more unique like cinnamon-sugar biscuits, my roundup has something for everyone.
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There is nothing like taking a bite of a big flaky biscuit. If you are gluten free, it may be hard to find flaky biscuits, so I wanted to share these incredible gluten-free biscuit recipes with you. Baking biscuits at home is way easier than you may think!
I include many step-by-step photos and clear directions to guide you through each recipe. You can serve these biscuits with dinner or use them to make breakfast sandwiches.
I have both sweet and savory biscuit recipes. I would love to hear what you make first!! If you love to bake, you may want to look at all of my awesome gluten-free bread recipes!
- Biscuits are quick and easy to make. You can make most of these biscuit recipes in around 30 minutes!
- Have fun with the flavors. There are 11 different flavors to choose from!
- Allergen-friendly! 90% of these recipes are egg-free and can be made dairy-free as well!
Biscuit Tips For Success:
Baking biscuits can be really easy, but some important basic tips will help your gluten-free biscuits rise better and help you achieve those big, flaky layers.
- The gluten free flour you choose matters. I tested eight gluten-free flour blends, and there are winners and losers. My favorite gluten free flour blend for biscuits is Cup4Cup. (Note, I loved the old blend with dried milk powder.) I also like King Arthur Measure for Measure and Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Blend. Other blends will also work. Please see my recipe for the other flour blends I tested.
- Measuring gluten free flour accurately matters! Use either the spoon or the leveling method to measure flour. Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour. You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level the top and remove excess flour.
- I get a big rise in my biscuits by using a lot of baking powder. You MUST use aluminum-free baking powder, or you will have a metallic taste to your biscuits.
- The colder the butter, the better. I freeze mine, and it helps to get those flaky layers! Use a pastry blender to cut the cold butter into the flour mixture. If you don’t have a pastry blender, you can also use a grater to grate frozen butter into the flour mixture.
- Some flour blends may be slightly gritty, especially if they contain a lot of rice flour. For these flour blends, wrap the biscuit dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before cutting the biscuits. Letting the dough rest/chill will help the grittiness from the rice flour to soften.
- Bake the biscuits at high heat. I bake mine anywhere from 400º F to 425º F. This helps the biscuits rise quickly.
- If you want to try my gluten-free chocolate biscuit recipe below, it is important to know what type of cocoa powder you are using. This will determine whether to use baking powder or baking soda. Regular cocoa powder needs baking soda, while Dutch-process and black cocoa powders do not!
- Learn how to store your biscuits properly so they last longer. I share my gluten-free bread storage tips so you don’t end up with spoiled baked goods.
For all of my best gluten-free tips, check out these Gluten-Free Baking Tips.
Tools For Making Biscuits:
You don’t need a lot of tools to make biscuits, but here are some that will make things a lot easier for you.
- Use a pastry blender or cheese grater to work the cold butter into the dry ingredients.
- Rubber-bottomed, non-slip mixing bowls help prevent the bowls from sliding while you blend in the butter bits.
- A biscuit tool will help you cut all of your biscuits the same size. It comes in several sizes and is easy to use and clean.
- I use a silicon mat for the surface of the biscuit dough. I use this silicone mat because it is multi-purpose.
- I bake my biscuits on a parchment paper-lined
cookie sheet . Parchment paper is my unsung hero for baking.
Classic Gluten-Free Biscuits
These are the flakiest, best gluten free biscuits! They get rave reviews! As I mentioned above, I tested eight gluten free flour blends, so you can see how they all performed! Serve them with this Gluten-Free Meatloaf.
Or make my classic gluten-free biscuits in your air fryer!
Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Biscuits
If you have a sourdough starter, chances are you have some leftovers to use! This easy biscuit recipe is a great way to use some of that starter!
Gluten-Free Bisquick Biscuits
If you used to make Bisquick biscuits before going gluten free, this is the recipe for you. Just note that with this flour blend, you will want to let the biscuit dough sit for 30+ minutes so that the grittiness of this rice-heavy flour blend softens. Serve these with my BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Leg Quarters.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Biscuits
These are decadent, rich chocolate biscuits that can be made sweet or savory! They are delicious when swapped for plain biscuits in my Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake recipe!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Biscuits
If you love pumpkin and spice, these gluten free pumpkin biscuits are amazing. They are so full of fall flavors! Serve with my Honey Garlic Salmon.
Paleo Biscuits (Grain-Free)
If you can’t have grain of any kind, don’t despair because these fluffy grain-free biscuits are absolutely delicious. They get rave reviews! Serve these biscuits with my Grilled New York Strip Steak with Pesto.
Gluten-Free Maple Oat Biscuits
These flaky gluten-free maple oat biscuits are a great fall-flavored biscuit that can be delicious served with your holiday turkey. Be sure to use gluten free oats! These are fun to serve with your Thanksgiving Dry-Brined Turkey.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits
These homemade gluten-free cinnamon-sugar biscuits are a great treat if you love things slightly sweet. They are similar to a scone but with cinnamon sugar in the flaky layers. Try these biscuits with a side of vanilla ice cream!
Gluten-Free Cornmeal Biscuits
These delicious gluten free cornmeal biscuits rise nicely! They have so much delicious corn flavor, and you can add corn kernels or cheese and green chiles for some variations! Dip them in my Gluten-Free Ground Pork Chili recipe!
Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits
Lastly, if you love cheese, these are the biscuits for you! I love using cheddar, but any cheese works well. If you like a little spice, try pepper jack cheese. Try these cheddar biscuits with my popular Gluten-Free Fried Chicken.
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
Hi
I made this recipe and noticed my biscuits did not rise
It is maybe because I put in 1/4cup dried basil and added an extra Tablespoon of butter
Please help
Thanks
Hildie
Hi Hildegarde, what flour blend did you use? Did you swap any ingredients? Did you use aluminum-free baking powder? Did you use the same oven temperature? Let me know and I am happy to troubleshoot.
Have you tried almond flour?
Hi Dawn, almond flour will not work in this biscuit recipe, but it does in this grain-free biscuit recipe: https://www.fearlessdining.com/paleo-biscuits/