Here’s a super easy, flaky gluten-free biscuit recipe 🧈 — simple ingredients, no special equipment.
🥐 Easy Gluten-Free Biscuits
Ingredients (Makes 6–8 biscuits)
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 6 tbsp cold butter (or dairy-free butter)
- ¾ cup milk (or plant milk)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- 425°F / 220°C
- Line a baking sheet with parchment
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar
3️⃣ Cut in butter
- Rub cold butter into flour until crumbly
4️⃣ Add milk
- Stir just until a soft dough forms
- Dough should be slightly sticky
5️⃣ Shape
- Pat dough to 1-inch thickness
- Cut with a glass or biscuit cutter
6️⃣ Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes until tops are golden
7️⃣ Cool slightly & serve
- Best warm with butter or jam
💡 Tips for Perfect Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Cold butter = flaky texture
- Don’t over-mix (keeps them light)
- If dough is dry, add 1 tbsp milk at a time
Variations
- Cheese biscuits: add ½ cup shredded cheese
- Herb biscuits: add garlic powder + herbs
- Sweet biscuits: add 1–2 tbsp sugar
If you want, I can also share:
✔️ 2-ingredient gluten-free biscuits
✔️ Dairy-free or vegan version
✔️ Drop biscuits (no rolling, no cutting)
Just tell me 😊