24 Biscuit Recipes That Go with Everything (2024)

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24 Biscuit Recipes That Go with Everything (1)Ellie Martin CliffeUpdated: Jan. 30, 2024

    Warm and flaky, these homemade biscuits will really hit the spot on cold fall or winter days. Whether you serve them alongside your favorite stew or slather them with butter, these biscuit recipes are the perfect addition to any meal.

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    Easy Cheesy Biscuits

    I’m a big fan of homemade biscuits, but not the rolling and cutting that goes into making them. The drop biscuit method solves everything! —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

    Also, tryDolly Parton’s buttermilk biscuitswhichare easy to make, soft, and tender.

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    Golden Sourdough Biscuits

    I got this recipe from a friend when we were exchanging sourdough recipes a few years ago. These soft sourdough biscuits are best enjoyed straight from the oven. — Stephanie Church, Delaware, Ohio

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    Sour Cream-Leek Biscuits

    These biscuits are a wonderful pairing for soups. I've made them with all-purpose white flour as well as whole wheat, and both work equally well. —Bonnie Appleton, Canterbury, Connecticut

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    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

    The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina

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    Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits

    Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves. —Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa

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    Flaky Cheddar-Chive Biscuits

    These wonderful, buttery biscuits complement any dinner. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

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    Grandma's Biscuits

    Homemade biscuits add a warm and comforting touch to any meal. My grandmother makes these tender biscuits to go with her seafood chowder. —Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York

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    Air-Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits with Spiced Apple Butter

    A couple of years ago, one of my friend’s parents made pumpkin biscuits for Thanksgiving. I was inspired by the innovative idea but wanted to add my own spin by topping the biscuits with apple butter. I have been experimenting with the air fryer recently and wanted to try to make bread in the machine. — Jessica Burke, Chandler, Arizona

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    Easy Parmesan Biscuits

    This recipe is simple but a delicious addition to any meal. The children love to dip the ready-made biscuits in butter and coat it with the cheese. Warm from the oven, one biscuit per person usually isn’t enough. —Linda Becker, Olympia, Washington

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    These colorful little drop biscuits are very easy to put together and yet are packed full of flavor. I serve them warm out of the oven. —Keith Mesch, Mt. Healthy, Ohio

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    Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Butter

    We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted. Here’s another thought—why not give them a starring role for breakfast when made into biscuits? Served with cinnamon-honey butter, they’re all kinds of awesome. —Cathy Bell, Joplin, Missouri

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    Hurry-Up Biscuits

    When I was young, my mom would make these biscuits with fresh cream she got from a local farmer. I don't go to those lengths, but the family recipe is still a real treat. —Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland

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    Flaky Whole Wheat Biscuits

    Whole wheat flour gives these biscuits a nutty, homey flavor. Ever since I started making these, white flour biscuits just don't taste as good! Pair them with soup or slather them with whipped cream and sweetened berries for a dessert treat. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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    My biscuits won the prize for best quick bread at my county fair. One of the judges liked them so much, she asked for the recipe! These buttery, savory biscuits go with just about anything. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

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    Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits

    These fluffy buttermilk biscuits are so tasty slathered with butter or used to mop up every last drop of gravy off your plate. I can still see Mom pulling these tender gems out of the oven. —Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

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    Apricot Cream Biscuits

    Melt-in-your-mouth good when warm, these shortcut biscuits with a hint of orange prove that the right mix really can offer homemade taste. —Betty Saint Turner, Attalla, Alabama

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    Makeover Cheddar Biscuits

    Here's our crack at the never-ending biscuits from Red Lobster. Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they're just as cheesy and buttery as the original. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Apple Cider Biscuits

    My family enjoys these tender, flaky biscuits warm from the oven. We have a lot of apple trees, so we’re always looking for apple recipes. This is a tasty way to use some of our cider. —Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

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    Cheddar Corn Biscuits

    Everyone asks for these cheesy corn biscuits, especially when I serve soup. If you're lucky and have leftovers, rewarm them and pass the butter and jam. —Susan Braun, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

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    Gluten-Free Biscuits

    Basic gluten-free biscuits are fantastic with brunch, dinner or even a bowl of soup for an easy lunch. This recipe is perfect for tweaking—stir in your favorite ingredients like shredded cheddar and garlic powder, Swiss and chives, or Parmesan and Italian seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Glazed Cranberry Biscuits

    My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white chips, dried cranberries and a simple orange glaze. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

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    Ginger Buttermilk Biscuits

    After we had cinnamon-topped biscuits at a restaurant, I came up with my own version at home. I keep crystallized ginger on hand so I can whip up a batch at a moment’s notice!—Rebecca Littlejohn, Vista, Califiornia

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    Lemon Blueberry Biscuits

    Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

    My family gobbles up these biscuits, which are low in fat, cholesterol and sugar. I almost always make these now instead of my old shortening-based recipe. —Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario

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    Originally Published: April 25, 2018

    24 Biscuit Recipes That Go with Everything (25)

    Ellie Martin Cliffe

    Ellie has spent almost 20 years writing and editing food and lifestyle content for several well-known publishers. As Taste of Home's content director, she leads the team of editors sharing tasty recipes, cooking tips and entertaining ideas. Since joining Taste of Home 13 years ago, she has held roles in digital and print, editing cookbooks, curating special interest publications, running magazines, starring in cooking and cleaning videos, working with the Community Cooks and even handing out cookies and cocoa at local holiday events. Gluten- and dairy-free since 2017, she’s a staff go-to on allergy-friendly foods that actually taste good.If she's not in her plant-filled office, find Ellie in her family’s urban veggie garden, in the kitchen trying new GF/DF recipes or at a local hockey rink, cheering on her spouse or third grader.

    24 Biscuit Recipes That Go with Everything (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the secret to an excellent biscuit? ›

    Do not Overwork Biscuit Dough. Handle the dough as little as possible. Every time you touch, knead and fold, you are developing gluten. The more developed the gluten, the tougher the biscuit.

    What are the 10 types of biscuit? ›

    Types of biscuit include sandwich biscuits, digestive biscuits, ginger biscuits, shortbread biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate-coated marshmallow treats, Anzac biscuits, biscotti, and speculaas.

    What are the 4 types of biscuits? ›

    Types of Biscuits
    • Rolled Biscuits. Rolled biscuits are one of the most popular baking-powder leavened quick breads. ...
    • Drop Biscuits. Drop biscuits have more milk or other liquid added to the dough than rolled biscuits. ...
    • Scones. ...
    • Shortcakes.

    What is Joanna Gaines biscuit recipe? ›

    Ingredients
    1. 4 cups self-rising flour, plus more for the work surface*
    2. 2 tablespoons baking powder.
    3. 1 teaspoon baking soda.
    4. 3 sticks salted butter (¾ pound), cold, cut into ½-inch pieces or grated.
    5. 2 large eggs, beaten, plus 1 large egg for brushing.
    6. 1½ cups buttermilk, or as needed, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing.
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    What kind of flour makes the best 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. If I'm using yeast I use King Arthur flours.

    What is the king of biscuit? ›

    Pillai became known in India as the 'Biscuit King' or 'Biscuit Baron'. He took over Nabisco's other Asian subsidiaries. Pillai then established links with Boussois-Souchon-Neuvesel (BSN), the French food company, and by 1989 controlled six Asian companies worth over US$400 million.

    What is the number 1 biscuit in the world? ›

    As the world's leading biscuit brand, Parle-G has become more than just a product; it represents cherished memories and a taste that transcends generations.

    What is the most famous biscuit? ›

    Parle Biscuits – World's Largest Selling Biscuit Brand

    All Parle biscuits are filled with the goodness of wheat and milk which is a must for growing children. Apart from Parle-G other famous biscuits from Parle include Krack Jack, Monaco, Nutri Crunch, Hide and Seek, etc.

    What is the best biscuit in the world? ›

    What Are the Most Delicious Biscuits in the World?
    • Macarons. These delicate and colorful French treats are made with almond flour, egg whites, and sugar, and are filled with various flavored creams or ganaches. ...
    • Shortbread. ...
    • Oreo. ...
    • Caesura · Public domain. ...
    • Biscotti. ...
    • pfctdayelise · CC BY-SA 2.5. ...
    • Nankhatai. ...
    • Pfeffernüsse.

    What are mourning biscuits? ›

    Dr Gadoud said: “Funeral biscuits were biscuits served at or associated with funerals. They were generally two biscuits wrapped up and presented to each person attending the funeral or sent out with the invite to the funeral or afterwards.

    What is the oldest biscuit in the world? ›

    The earliest surviving example of a biscuit is from 1784, and it is a ship's biscuit. They were renowned for their inedibility, and were so indestructible that some sailors used them as postcards.

    How do you make Paula Deen's biscuits? ›

    directions
    1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
    2. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
    3. Mix dry ingredients together.
    4. Cut in shortening. ...
    5. Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well.
    6. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness.
    7. Cut with small biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet.

    What are the ingredients in farmhouse biscuits? ›

    With a love of old family recipes, the finest ingredients, traditional baking methods and above all a simple love of baking biscuits. INGREDIENTS: Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sustainable Palm), Sugar, Salt, Flavourings, Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.

    What makes a good biscuit and why? ›

    Texture: A good biscuit should have a fluffy and tender texture, with a slightly crispy exterior. It should not be too dry, hard, or crumbly. Flavor: A good biscuit should have a rich and buttery flavor, with a hint of saltiness.

    What are the two most important steps in biscuit making? ›

    The two keys to success in making the best biscuits are handling the dough as little as possible as well as using very cold solid fat (butter, shortening, or lard) and cold liquid. When the biscuits hit the oven, the cold liquid will start to evaporate creating steam which will help our biscuits get very tall.

    What is the most important step in biscuit making? ›

    Mixing. The multi-stage mixing method is preferred for its ability to produce consistent doughs which are not fully developed. Blending all dry ingredients to rub or cut the shortening into the flour until fat is fully distributed and pea-sized lumps are visible.

    Are biscuits better with butter or shortening? ›

    The butter version rises the highest — look at those flaky layers! The shortening biscuit is slightly shorter and a bit drier, too. Butter contains a bit of water, which helps create steam and gives baked goods a boost.

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