If you've ever craved a biscuit that is so tasty it just melts in your mouth, and that bursts with buttery flavor, these gluten free biscuits are for you. I've served them to gluten-free and gluten eating people and I hear "yum" and "I'd never guess this was gluten free!" comments all the time! This post will cover the step-by-step process, the best gluten free flour options, and my pro tips to make these vegan gluten free dairy free biscuits rise perfectly every time.
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Looking for more gluten free biscuits and rolls? Check out these dinner rolls, these oat flour biscuits, and these crescent rolls.
5 Ways to Make Gluten Free Biscuits
As far as gluten free vegan biscuits go, these light and fluffy biscuits owe their rise to very cold butter and very cold sour cream. Here are some other ways to make amazing biscuits:
1. Biscuits with gluten free flour mix
They use my simple gluten free flour mix (that can be used for other recipes like these banana muffins and this sandwich bread too). This is another key to no fail biscuits... a flour mix with some low protein flours!
These vegan gluten free dairy free biscuits are also egg free! And with a rice flour based flour mix, the recipe works for nut allergies as well.
2. Gluten free biscuits with almond flour
Making gluten free biscuits with almond flour is an excellent alternative to these traditional biscuits. Check out this recipe for almond flour biscuits for exactly how to make them.
3. Gluten free biscuits without buttermilk
Buttermilk used to be my go-to but I've found with gluten free and dairy free biscuits, vegan sour cream gives them the best rise and light texture. I recommend this brand of sour cream.
4. Frozen gluten free biscuits
For frozen gluten free biscuits, I would recommend two options: either shop for them here OR make a double batch of biscuits and freeze them yourself. The frozen gluten free biscuits available for purchase have never impressed me, but then again I haven't tried them all.
5. Canned gluten free biscuits
Unfortunately, as of this post, there are no canned gluten free biscuits on the market. As soon as there are, I will try them and report back.
For more varieties of the best gluten free biscuits, check out my other recipes:
- Oat flour biscuits
- Buckwheat biscuits
- Gluten free chocolate biscuits
- Almond flour biscuits
- Sour cream biscuits
- Cheddar bay biscuits
- Angel biscuits
- Anzac biscuits
Amazing biscuits! This is by far the best GF baking recipe I’ve encountered 🙂
Ingredients for Easy Gluten Free Biscuits
Measurements for each ingredient, along with instructions for making the biscuits are in the recipe card below.
- Gluten free flour mix - This gluten free flour mix was used. This mix has low protein flours, which is key to a good biscuit.
- Xanthan gum
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Sugar
- Salt
- Vegan butter - I recommend the Earth Balance vegan butter. Country Crock vegan butter also works well.
- Dairy free sour cream - I recommend the Forager brand, but you can also use plain dairy free yogurt.
Substitutions for Quick Gluten Free Biscuits
Substituting the Gluten Free Flour Mix
According to this reader feedback, King Arthur All Purpose GF Flour works well: "I tried this recipe tonight with King Arthur all-purpose gluten free flour. I didn't have any plain yogurt on hand, so I used about 7 oz. light cream. Divine! I'm so glad I came across this recipe! Thanks!"
Substituting the Xanthan Gum
Check out this list of 10 options for substituting xanthan gum for a gum replacement in the recipe.
Substituting the Baking Powder & Baking Soda
As outline in this post, there is no substitute for the baking powder. Be sure to check your labels to ensure the brand of baking powder you use is gluten free.
There is no substitute for the baking soda.
Substituting the Sugar
The sugar can be substituted with this sweetener, though the flavor is a bit sweeter. The sugar can also be cut down, but note that the sugar does not make the biscuits sweet.
Substituting the Salt
The salt can be omitted or reduced if you are following a low salt diet.
Substituting the Sour Cream
If using dairy free yogurt as a substitute for the sour cream, the yogurt will make the baked biscuits a darker color. As addressed in this post, on if sour cream is gluten free, always check your labels to make sure.
How to Make Gluten Free Biscuits: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Whisk together the flour mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Preheat the oven to 425F.
Step 2: If not already sliced, slice the cold butter and add to the mixture. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3: Add the sour cream and gently mix until the dough is mostly together.
Step 4: Turn the dough out onto a piece of parchment paper, and roll to ¾ inch thickness.
Step 5: Cut the dough with a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or a tin can with the top and bottom removed).
Step 6: Place the biscuits 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 7: Bake the biscuits at 425F for 15 to 20 minutes. Move the baking sheet to the upper middle rack for the last 5 minutes to give them a golden color.
Step 8: Serve the biscuits warm with some butter! They're best enjoyed on the same day.
💭Pro Tips for this Easy Gluten Free Biscuit Recipe
1. Make sure the butter is very cold
While your flour should be at room temperature before starting, your butter should be very cold. I recommend freezing it for 10 minutes before using it in this recipe. If the butter is too warm, the tops of the biscuits will crack, which won't impact the taste, but they won't have that smooth top.
You definitely don't want to just take your sweet time while making these biscuits. Work quickly as you cut in the butter, mix everything, and roll out the dough so that the butter doesn't start to soften too much.
2. Using substitutes
I've found with gluten free and dairy free biscuits, vegan sour cream gives them the best rise and light texture. If you opt to use dairy free yogurt as a substitute, the baked biscuits will be a darker color.
3. Roll dough to ¾ inch tall
Roll out the dough on wax paper for a less sticky cleanup. The dough should be at least ¾ inch tall so that the biscuits will have the right height and body.
4. Move to the upper rack for the last 5 minutes
To get that lovely golden brown color on the tops of the biscuits, move them to the upper middle rack for the last 5 minutes of oven time. They'll be ready to come out when they reach that beautiful color!
5. Helpful tools
Here are a few tools that will help you make these biscuits:
6. Freezing biscuits
When working with frozen gluten free biscuits, the best way to serve them is a quick defrost in the microwave and then few minutes in a toaster oven. Microwave the frozen biscuit on high for 30 seconds, then place it on a rack in a toaster oven, set on 'toast.' An oven is another option - wrap a defrosted biscuit in foil and warm for 10 minutes at 350F.
Gluten Free Biscuits FAQs
The best method for storing these biscuits is a lot like storing these almond flour blackberry muffins, they can sit at room temperature for a few days in a sealed plastic bag. If you want to keep them for more than a few days, store them in the freezer. Freezing is the best way to keep the quality intact.
To serve these gluten free biscuits after freezing, defrost in the microwave for 30 seconds and place in a toaster oven to finish browning. Or you can wrap them in foil and bake in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes.
Good news, this biscuit dough can be made ahead of time. The dough can be mixed and then refrigerated for up to 3 days. When you're ready to make them, remove it from the refrigerator and roll as directed.
These biscuits are amazing just by themselves, but if you need some ideas for what to serve with them, here are a few options:
Butter or vegan butter
Grape jelly
Strawberry jam
Sliced and spread with butter then sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar mixture and toasted for a few minutes
Gravy
Making these breakfast sandwiches
Spread with peanut butter (and jelly!)
These strawberry shortcakes!
Ham sandwiches
Tuna sandwiches
Chicken salad
There are a few options for buying gluten free biscuits. Buying a gluten free biscuit mix is more accessible than the ready-made biscuits. This mix option does contain egg. This one is egg free.
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Recipe
Gluten Free Biscuits Recipe (Dairy Free & Vegan!)
Ingredients
- 240 grams gluten free flour mix about 1 ¾ cup
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons sugar if you like a sweeter biscuit, add 1 teaspoon more
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons vegan butter very cold
- 1 cup dairy free sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt and whisk to mix.
- Slice the very cold butter into chunks and add to the flour mix.
- Working quickly, cut in the butter with a pastry blender, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add in the dairy free sour cream and gently mix until the majority of the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll to ¾” thickness.
- Cut the dough using a 2" biscuit cutter. Place 1” apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Move baking sheet to the upper middle oven rack the last 5 minutes of baking to get a darker shade.
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Notes
- Unlike most gluten free baking recipes, the dairy free sour cream and vegan butter should be very cold.
- Work quickly to cut in the butter.
- Start preheating the oven at the beginning of the recipe so the cut biscuits can be placed right into the oven.
- Move the baking sheet up to the upper middle baking rack the last 5 minutes of baking to achieve a golden brown top.
- This recipe was developed with the gluten free flour here. I don't recommend substituting it.
- Use vegan butter like Earth Balance and dairy free sour cream like Forager.
- A quick roll with the rolling pin is all you'll need with these biscuits. Keep the dough at least ¾" - 1" thick.
- These biscuits also make great hearts and egg shapes!
- Alternatively, if you want round biscuits and you don’t have a biscuit cutter, use a tin can. Simply remove the top and bottoms of the can, stick it in some flour and use it as a biscuit cutter.
- Biscuits are best the same day they're made but also freeze very well. Defrost biscuits for 30 seconds in the microwave and then place in a toaster oven to finish browning. Alternatively, wrap in foil and place in the oven at 350 F for 10 minutes.
Amber
I have a question. can you use this biscuit recipe for recipes that call for using Pillsbury biscuit dough for the recipe? I found this yummy Italian cheesy bread recipe that calls for one tube of ready to use biscuit dough but my husband has a Gluten intolerance/ allergy. It would be awesome to be able to use this recipe in place of the ready made stuff.
Chrissy Lane
Hi Amber,
I would definitely give it a try - I have a recipe for a bread that uses a tube of that dough, but it doesn't work well when I substitute these gluten free biscuits. My particular recipe calls for dunking the biscuit pieces into a butter and herb mixture. For some reason, the biscuits just don't hold up - need to do some experimenting with that one.
But that's the only thing I've found these biscuits don't hold up well for.
We'll have do some experimenting and come up with an Italian bread - that's a great weekend project. 🙂
I'll post the recipe when I get it perfected.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Chrissy
annamaria
I have store bought gf flour. will that work instead of the light mixture? My son is 9 months old and I'm trying to find different things to make for him. I don't want to spend a small fortune on all these different types of flour.
Chrissy Lane
Hi Annamaria,
What type of flour is it? The reason I ask is because if you have a brown rice flour and use all brown rice flour, the biscuits could turn out as hard as rocks.
A combination of flours is really best for this recipe. If you have a pre-mixed GF flour blend, then that is worth trying.
I have not tried them using a pre-mixed blend, but I would love to hear how they turn out.
Please share your results!
Cheers!
~Chrissy
Gaile
Could you use this recipe and just make drop biscuits? I'm always looking for the easy way.
Chrissy Lane
Hi Gaile,
Oh absolutely!
Just take the dough from right after it's all mixed in and drop them onto your cookie pan from there.
Works like a charm!
~Chrissy
Zaida
Hi there!!
Can I substitue the yogurt with eggs?
Chrissy Lane
Hi Zaida!
I would not substitute eggs for the yogurt in this recipe.
It is a matter of consistency and it would alter the texture of the biscuits.
However, I am not one to shy away from a challenge, so this might be something to experiment with.
Hope this answered your question.
~Chrissy
shari
Is there a substitute for the Tapioca Flour in your light mix?
C.J. Brady
Hi Shari,
Absolutely - you can use potato starch or cornstarch as a substitute.
The idea is substituting 'a starch for a starch'.
Hope that helps!
Samantha
Yummy, buttery goodness! I tried this recipe tonight with King Arthur all-purpose gluten free flour. I didn't have any plain yogurt on hand, so I used about 7 oz. light cream. Divine! I'm so glad I came across this recipe! Thanks!
Samantha
I made these with King Arthur GF flour again for Christmas dinner. This time I used sour cream in place of yogurt. I had to add quite a bit of light cream to get it to dough form. They came out sinful! I have been gluten-free for over 10 months now, and I have missed biscuits so much. I don't have to miss them anymore!
Chrissy Lane
AWESOME Samantha!
Thank you for the feedback - Wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed them!
They are delicious aren't they?!
Tina
Hi There,
Is there any substitute for the potato flour? I have potato starch, can I use that?
Thanks in advance,
Tina
Chrissy Lane
Hi Tina,
In this recipe, for the potato flour, potato starch should give you the same consistency. Though that's not always the case. But here it should be fine.
Hope that helps!
Cindy
Hi Chrissy,
I make southern buttermilk biscuits and I'm wondering if buttermilk can be used instead of yogurt?
Chrissy Lane
Hi Cindy,
You know I am all about experimenting with recipes, especially with biscuit recipes as sometimes you stumble upon a really good combination that way.
But with substituting buttermilk for yogurt - its a consistency thing, really. The buttermilk is more liquid than the yogurt, so the biscuits batter wouldn't really be biscuit batter.
But, you've sparked my curiosity... let me see what I can come up with.
Give me a couple days to fit it into the 'baking schedule', but I will post it when I create the perfect buttermilk biscuit.
Ok?!
Merrit
Hi I'm excited to try this. I have problems with sugar. Does all these flours in the light mix turn to sugar in your system once ingested? Help
Chrissy Lane
I am no expert in nutrition, so I am hesitant to give you any recommendations.
There is sugar in the recipe however, so even though the flours may not necessarily cause you trouble, the sugar in the recipe might.
I will experiment more with sugar free recipes though, maybe we'll find one that works better for you.
Tiffany
These were super awesome! We loved them! I used Gluten Free Mama brand of all purpose almond flour. Will be using this recipe a lot in the future.
Tiffany
I meant to add that I omitted the sugar and used plain Greek yoghurt with no issues.
Lyn
these are absolutely fantastic - I am newly gluten intollerant and have seriously missed bread type foods. They taste just fantastic, I had one recipe where there was an aftertaste. A long time gluten free friend said you get used to the taste. I drove to her place of work, brought her one of these fresh out of the oven and she couldn't believe how great they taste. The added benefit the house actually smelled like something great was baking in the oven, I can't thank you enough for the recipe.
portia
what can I use in place of the yogurt? I am dairy free at the moment.
Chrissy Lane
Hi,
To avoid the dairy here, you might try soy yogurt or even rice based yogurt.
Or you can try coconut cream... allow a can of full fat coconut cream to sit until the cream rises to the top, skim off what you need and use it 1:1 in place of the yogurt.
Hope that helps!
Tasha
Hi, my husband is extremely gluten intolerant and I'm always looking for recipes to offer variety in what he can eat. Can you substitute the cornstarch for more tapioca or potato starch? What would you suggest as a substitute for yogurt? Thanks!
Chrissy Lane
Hi,
Yes, substituting the cornstarch for more tapioca starch is fine.
And for the yogurt: you might try soy yogurt or even rice based yogurt.
Or you can try coconut cream... allow a can of full fat coconut cream to sit until the cream rises to the top, skim off what you need and use it 1:1 in place of the yogurt.
Thanks and hope that helps!
Laurel
For the butter - would you recommend the regular kind (salted) or the unsalted kind? I've got both in my fridge now so I just need to know which to grab.
Thanks for the recipe, it looks amazing and I can't wait to try it out!
Chrissy Lane
I always use unsalted!
Thanks for asking!
Laurel
Made these and loved them, definitely going to be my new go-to recipe for biscuits!
Elizabeth
I made them! I made them! Wow, were these good! I didn't have any yogurt so I used 2% milk (needed a little more than a cup). They came out perfect and tasted just right! Thank you SO much!
Chris
Hi - I am going to make the rosemary biscuits for T/G using the GF Light Mix Flour Blend. Is it really 3 Cups of Cornstarch? Sometimes there are misprints. Looks like everyone loves the above biscuits!!! Can't wait to try it. Thanks
Chrissy Lane
Hi Chris,
Yes, I know it looks strange, but that is for the light GF mix. So this will make enough for you to keep on hand.
Let me know how they turn out!
viola
Hi Chrissy, I made these biscuits today. They were heavenly. I made the light flour mix from your recipe. However, I didn't have the plain yogurt so I substituted it with 1 cup of sour cream and added buttermilk as needed (did not measure buttermilk). The biscuits were the best yet. I dipped them in syrup. I have been gluten free for 16 months now. I must try the flour mix in a pie and pizza crust.
Portia
can you freeze these to bake at a later time? If so how would you suggest doing it?
Leeann
Hello! I am newly GF. I would love to try these. Is there another flour to substitute for the white rice flour? I have sorghum flour, brown rice flour, tapioca flour (aka starch), and potato starch. I also have coconut flour, but don't want a coconut taste in the biscuits. Thank you so much!
C.J. Brady
Hi Leeann,
Well, the best substitute for the white rice flour would be millet flour. But you could try an equal combination of what you have on hand - like the sorghum and tapioca. But, having said that, I haven't tried it 🙂 AND they will be different.
But I'm all for experimentation!
Let me know how they turn out!
Debbie
These are the best biscuits in the world. My husband says they are even better than the non gluten free ones I used to make a few years ago! They keep really well too! I use sour cream as that is what I usually have on hand.
JB
I don't have potato starch/flour. What is a good substitute for the light flour mix?
Thank you...cannot wait to try!!!
C.J. Brady
Hi,
Substituting for potato flour is tough - you could try adding a little more rice flour to the mix. So yo are basically just taking it out and then adding a bit more of the other flours to accommodate.
Let me know how it goes!
KaraBells
do these come out with any grit in their texture? I keep experimenting with all these gluten free recipes and the baked good tend to always have an unfortunate grit in their texture that is hard to accept! No one has mentioned the texture being gritty in the comments, so I'm hopeful they don't. I made a batch from another site this am that was white rice flour & a whole cup of cornstarch and they were gritty and had an odd taste, too. Hard finding great recipes to replace the old baked goods with gluten free. Hopeful with these babies! 🙂
karen
My biscuits did not stay high when baked.What happened ?I followed the recipe exactly .Help my Son wants biscuits &gravy. Thanking you in advance
C.J. Brady
Hi Karen,
So sorry to hear that. So I have a few things to try... try leaving them thicker when you cut them with the biscuit cutter. Try a thicker yogurt - I am experimenting with Greek yogurt, so that may make a difference. Also your oven temp - make sure it is heated to the right temp before putting them in the oven.
Those are just things off the top of my head - let me know how it goes!
Thanks for asking!
karen
I am going to try them again tomorrow thanks
cheridal
Was your baking soda and baking powder fresh? That can make a big difference!!
Susan
I was craving a biscuit & found this recipe! One of the best biscuits I have had in nearly 5 years since being gluten intolerant! Will definite make these again. I didn't have plain yogurt so used Yoplait Greek yogurt which happened to be vanilla! It was all I had......but they were delicious! Came out soft, fluffy, and lightly browned on top. I spread a very small bit of butter on the tops before baking. Thank you soooo much for this recipe. Yummy!
C.J. Brady
Hi Susan,
Your enthusiasm made my Monday 🙂
Thanks - glad you enjoyed them!
~Christine
Amy
I tried these today. Didn't have yogurt so I used sour cream, they turned out pretty nicely. I'm still looking for biscuits that can rise nicely and be flakey. If I had used the yogurt, would this have been the case with these?
C.J. Brady
Hi Amy,
So I can't say for sure, but I've used greek yogurt on these and they did not rise as well as with the original yogurt. I'm testing out a buttermilk biscuit recipe that is a bit more flaky than this one. If all goes right, I should have it done by this weekend. That might give you more of the flake you are looking for... stay tuned!
Soo
Can I try this without any gums? Thanks.
C.J. Brady
Hi Soo,
Yes! Just follow the link to how to substitute for the gums -
Any questions, let me know!
Andrea
my son is allergic to corn, can I use more rice or tapioca flour?
Jason
I was wondering if you've ever used Cup4Cup gluten free flour? My wife had experimented with many fours and recipes until we found that. You can basically substitute the regular flour for Cup4Cup and it bakes exactly the same...except for biscuits! They just don't rise and are a bit dry. Do you think your recipe would work if we replaced the 1 ¾ Cup Light Mix with Cup4Cup flour and omitted the Xanthan Gum, because it isn't supposed to need any?
C.J. Brady
Hi Jason,
Thanks for asking! So here's the thing with substituting out the flours - it is tough to predict what the result will be. Because the flours I use in the light mix, which is then used for the biscuits and some other recipes, I know how they will preform in a recipe. I know the combination works with some recipes and not with others (otherwise I'd use it all the time!).
Sometimes different types of starches perform differently with other types of flours.
So thats the long answer - the short answer is, give it a try and see. I'd be curious to hear your results.
Thanks!
Maria
Thank you so much for this recipe! I just made them but I used Bette Hagman's all-purpose flour blend and used buttermilk since I didn't have the yogurt. I'd like to send you the picture of the biscuits but don't know how to add it on this comment.
I made these in a preheated, buttered, cast iron skillet and froze the shaped biscuits while the oven was pre-heating.
*Flavor was spot on - it has the tangy flavor like regular buttermilk biscuits
*texture was not the same as regular buttermilk biscuits but then again it's very difficult if not impossible to achieve but the texture was good though , they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
They didn't rise that much but good enough to make a breakfast sandwich with ( which I will be definitely be doing tomorrow morning)
These would be great to make biscuits and gravy which is one of my favorite breakfast meals!
Valorie
The first recipe that I have tried that actually taste like a biscuit and feels like a biscuit. Light, fluffy and buttery. Thanks so much for the recipe. I wonder if using buttermilk instead of yogurt would be ok?
Margarete
Hello,
Can I freeze in dough form or even after they are baked? Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving.
C.J. Brady
Hi Margarete,
Thanks for asking.
Freezing them either way should be fine. Just wrap them so no air can get in and they should bake up nicely.
Hope that helps!
Stephanie
Do you have a link to the light mix recipe? I didn’t write it down. I love these biscuits but I need that flour recipe! Thanks
C.J. Brady
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for asking!
Here it is: https://zestforbaking.com/how-to-make-gluten-free-bread-flour-mix
Lillian
Where is the recipe for the light flour? I have looked and looked and can't find it.
C.J. Brady
Hi Lillian,
Thanks for asking.
Here it is: https://zestforbaking.com/how-to-make-gluten-free-bread-flour-mix
I'll make sure it's more clear.
Christine
Lin
Hi I am sorry to ask you a question when you have had so many but I wonder if I can use coconut oil & coconut yoghurt instead of butter & normal yogurt as I am vegan. I have wasted so many expensive ingredients in the past trying to make something edible, so am a bit cautious having yet another go. Also I guess these ‘biscuits’ are more like we call scones ? Thank you for your patience.
Christine
Hi Lin,
Glad you asked!
So my general thinking is, if I haven't tried something, I don't recommend it. So I haven't tried making them with coconut oil and yogurt, so I can't say for sure what the end result would be.
But I'd be curious as to how they taste. I just can't guarantee that they will taste the same.
These are definitely biscuits!
Hope that helps!
Christine
Linda Tanzini
Does the fat content matter in the yogurt? Maybe a silly question but sometimes the amount of fat can make or break a recipe. Thanks for all your delicious recipes, Linda
Christine
Hi Linda,
Nope, great question - Use either a low fat or full fat plain yogurt. I've even used Greek yogurt and they've turned out really well.. Just not the non fat - just doesn't provide enough of fat content.
Thanks for asking!
Christine
Cherie
Great tasting and easy to make! I made one change and that was because I had no yogurt - I used buttermilk and they still turned out wonderful!
Christine
Hi Cherie,
Glad you liked them! Thanks for the suggestion!
~Christine
Sara
Amazing biscuits! This is by far the best GF baking recipe I’ve encountered 🙂
Christine
Thanks Sara! So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
~Christine
Yolanda
I have made this 2 weekends in a row. Sooooo good. Loved it. Thx for looking out for us gf people. We want good food too. Thx Yoli
Christine
Thanks for the amazing review Yolanda! So glad you enjoy them 🙂
~Christine
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Hallow Madam
Thank You For The Download.
Christine
Hi!
You are welcome!
~Christine
Florence
Hi Christine,
I would love to try this recipe, but I have a couple of questions regarding xanthan gum substitute.
1) I want to use chia seeds or flaxseeds. Which one would you recommend for this particular recipe?
2) Do I mix in dry chia seeds/flaxseeds, or mix them with water first? If mixed with water, do I also need to adjust the wet content of the ingredients?
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Christine
Hi Florence,
Thanks for asking!
So for the chia or flax seeds as a substitute - go with the chia seeds. And then just mix 1 teaspoon of ground chia seeds with 3 teaspoons of warm water. Allow the mixture to become like a gel. Then add it with the yogurt.
Hope that helps!
~Christine
Ivy
These work great - and one batch I accidentally used vanilla yogurt (Nancy's grass-fed has the same look!) and it was lovely. Am doing it on purpose for strawberry shortcake!
Christine
Hi Ivy,
What a wonderfully tasty accident! 🙂 Glad you enjoy them!
~Christine
Yolanda
Hands down best gf biscuit recipe. Thx I love it. I have made it tons of times. My husband is not gf but he loves them and so We have it almost every weekend. I even sub some of the gf with almond flour to make it lower carb and it’s the bomb. Thx again.
Melanie
I made this using Shauna Ahern's Gluten Free Girl flour blend (https://www.seriouseats.com/shauna-james-aherns-all-purpose-gluten-free-flour-mix-recipe). I also subbed psyllium powder for the xanthan gum (2 tsp). I used Greek yogurt that I had on hand so I had to add a little milk to get to biscuit dough consistency. They turned out really nice! Will definitely make again. They didn't brown quite as much as I thought they would but still really good.
Christine
Hi Melanie,
Oh wonderful, glad you enjoyed them 🙂
~Christine
Chris
Hi Christine,
What could I use to replace the yogurt? Perhaps, unsweetened applesauce. My husband cannot have the yogurt or sour cream. Help! These sound so good!
Christine
Hi Chris,
So if it's to stay dairy free, you can use dairy free sour cream with equally great results. But if those ingredients are a no-go, then I have to steer you towards this recipe https://zestforbaking.com/almond-flour-biscuits-light-tasty they're almond flour biscuits - they're also great, but don't use yogurt or sour cream.
I just haven't found a good sub for the yogurt or sour cream in these.
Hope that helps - let me know if you have questions!
Christine
NM MOM
Yay!!! This recipe not only worked but the biscuits tasted great. I’ve been gluten free for 15 years and this is the 1st time I’ve had biscuits that came anywhere close to regular biscuits
Christine
Aw yay! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Christine
June C Long
Will this recipe work with Chicken and Dumplings?
Christine
Hi June,
The biscuits are not the fall apart kind so I would think they would work perfectly.
Christine
Debbie
Love these. I make them regularly!!
Christine
Thanks Debbie - makes me so happy to hear that 🙂
Christine