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Fluffy Gluten-Free Biscuits

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These fluffy gluten-free biscuits are tender, buttery, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. They bake up golden and soft, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum, such as Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur’s)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and grated (or dairy-free butter)
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (or unsweetened almond milk + 2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for dairy-free)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing tops

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gather and measure all ingredients. Keep butter as cold as possible.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
  4. Grate cold butter into the dry ingredients using a box grater (or cut into small cubes). Toss to coat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  5. Pour in cold buttermilk. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined and a shaggy, slightly sticky dough forms. If dough is very dry, add 1 tablespoon more buttermilk.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold in half, pat out again, and repeat twice for layers. Pat to a final thickness of 3/4-inch.
  7. Cut biscuits with a floured 2.5-inch round cutter, pressing straight down. Gather scraps, re-pat, and cut more biscuits (makes 8-10).
  8. Arrange biscuits on the baking sheet, sides just touching for soft sides or spaced for crispier edges.
  9. Bake 13-16 minutes, until tops are golden brown and biscuits feel set.
  10. Optional: Brush hot biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor.
  11. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Best served warm.

Notes

For best results, keep all ingredients cold and avoid over-mixing the dough. If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1/2 teaspoon per cup of flour. For dairy-free biscuits, use vegan butter and make your own buttermilk with plant-based milk and lemon juice. Biscuits are best the day they’re baked but can be stored or frozen and reheated. Add herbs or cheese for variation.

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