• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Zest for Baking
  • Start Here
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Membership
  • Classes & Books
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Resources
  • Classes & Books
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Start Here
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Resources
    • Classes & Books
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    • How to Substitute Eggs for Applesauce in Baking & Cooking
    • wooden bowl of quinoa
      10 Best Quinoa Substitutes for Cooking, Baking, and More
    • glass bowl of tahini running off a spoon
      Is Tahini Gluten Free? What You Need to Know
    • stack of cassava flour pancakes on a plate
      Cassava Flour Pancakes: Gluten-Free
    • measuring cup of sorghum flour
      Best Sorghum Flour Substitutes for Gluten-Free Baking
    • small glass bowl of agave syrup
      Best Agave Syrup Alternatives for Gluten-Free Baking
    • spoonful of baked bread pudding
      Easy & Delicious Gluten Free Bread Pudding Recipe
    • white bowl with gluten free pudding
      Homemade Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe
    • glass bowl with flax seed
      Best Flax Seed Substitutes for Gluten-Free Baking
    • chia seed and ground chia seeds on a cutting board
      8 Best Chia Seed Alternatives for Gluten-Free Recipes
    • bowl of millet flour
      Is Millet Gluten Free? How to Use This Ancient Grain
    • plate of gluten free halloween cookies
      Gluten Free Witches Finger Halloween Cookies
    Home » Recipes » Biscuits

    Millet Biscuits: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

    Published: Jun 3, 2022 · Modified: Nov 6, 2024 by Christine · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video
    up close of a baked biscuit.

    Light, fluffy, and exceptionally tender, these millet biscuits are a delicious change of pace from traditional biscuits and can be enjoyed topped with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey or with your favorite jam or jelly! These high-rising biscuits are soft in the center with a nice golden brown exterior.

    stack of biscuits

    Biscuits are a versatile quick bread that can be served with any meal. Similar to these other biscuit recipes like oat flour biscuits or these buckwheat biscuits, millet flour biscuits make a great breakfast, side with dinner, or anytime snack. With their amazing flavor and texture, you’d never know they were gluten and dairy free! These biscuits are also extremely easy to make from scratch in under an hour.

    Jump to:
    • Overview: Millet Flour Biscuits
    • Resource Pack Offer - Cut Gluten from your Diet and Save Money!
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • How to Make Millet Biscuits
    • Storing
    • Variations
    • Pro Tips
    • FAQs
    • More Biscuit Recipes
    • Recipe

    Overview: Millet Flour Biscuits

    Like this white bread, there's nothing quite like warm, fluffy homemade biscuits straight from the oven. This millet biscuit recipe is so simple to make and only uses 9 ingredients. Here are a few more great things about this biscuit recipe:

    • The dough is quick to prep in just 15 minutes
    • They are both gluten and dairy free
    • They are a great way to use millet flour in recipes
    • The rest time for the dough is only 10 minutes
    • They are easy to store in the freezer
    baked biscuits with a bite
    cover page of how to cut gluten from your diet

    Struggling with cutting gluten from your diet?

    Resource Pack Offer - Cut Gluten from your Diet and Save Money!

    Find out more!

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    labeled ingredients on a countertop
    • Millet Flour - This recipe was tested using the Nuts.com brand of millet flour. I highly recommend this brand because it seems to have a lighter texture than others I’ve tried. Although I have a reference for substituting millet flour, I do not recommend it for this recipe as it will change the entire recipe.
    • Baking Powder - There is no substitute for baking powder in this recipe.
    • Baking Soda - There is no substitute for baking soda in this recipe.
    • Xanthan Gum - The recipe needs xanthan gum to bind the ingredients together. Here is a reference for some other substitutes for the xanthan gum, but I have found that xanthan gum works the very best in this recipe.
    • Salt - There is no substitute for salt in this recipe.
    • Vegan Butter - This recipe was tested using Earth Balance vegan butter. Regular butter also works great as an alternative in these biscuits. I would not recommend using coconut oil as it has not been tested.
    • Dairy Free Buttermilk - You can make your own dairy free buttermilk by combining the dairy free milk of your choice with either lemon juice or vinegar. Follow the instructions on this post about making dairy-free buttermilk. Regular buttermilk also works as a substitute in this recipe.
    • Eggs - Regular eggs work best in this biscuit recipe. No substitutes have been tested so I would not recommend using an egg alternative. Chia eggs or flax eggs would be the best options for testing a substitute however.
    • Honey - Honey adds just a touch of sweetener to this recipe. Maple syrup could also be used as a substitute for the honey.

    Exact measurements and step-by-step instructions for making the biscuits are in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Millet Biscuits

    flour in a glass bowl

    Step One: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.

    butter, eggs and buttermilk in a bowl

    Step Two: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, buttermilk, eggs, and honey and mix for 2 minutes on low speed. The butter will be in small chunks after mixing.

    adding flour to the liquid in a bowl

    Step Three: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in the stand mixer bowl and mix for 15 seconds.

    dough with a spatula in it

    Step Four: Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and then mix for another 15 seconds to form the dough.

    scoop of dough on a spatula

    Step Five: Set the dough aside to rest for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400F.

    flour on a piece of parchment paper

    Step Six: Place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper on the countertop and dust it with flour.

    cut out biscuits

    Step Seven: Place the dough on the paper and lightly roll it out to 1-inch thickness. Using a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits. Use a metal spatula to gently move the biscuits to the baking sheet.

    cut out biscuits on a baking sheet

    Step Eight: Place the biscuits on the parchment lined baking sheet. Push the excess dough together and lightly roll out again to cut out more biscuits. You should end up with 9 biscuits. Bake for 14-15 minutes.

    baked biscuits

    Storing

    These fluffy biscuits store very well.

    They can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Any longer than that and they will need to be frozen for best results. Tip: slice the biscuits first before freezing and they can be taken directly from the freezer and placed in the toaster.

    Variations

    Drop Biscuits: While these are not drop biscuits, you could make millet drop biscuits by simply spooning the dough onto the baking sheet instead of rolling and cutting it out. Bake them at the same time and temperature.

    Sweet Biscuits: Add a teaspoon of additional honey to make the biscuits sweeter. Or brush the tops with melted vegan butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar and cinnamon for sweet biscuits.

    Savory Biscuits: After mixing the dough, sprinkle in some crushed rosemary or other dried herbs for a savory biscuit.

    Breakfast Sandwiches: Make a delicious biscuit breakfast sandwich with any of these cut-out biscuits. Simply slice each cooled biscuit and sandwich eggs, bacon or ham in the middle. Enjoy immediately or wrap well and freeze them for an easy breakfast later.

    Pro Tips

    These rolled millet biscuits are super easy to make, but just like in any gluten free recipe, there are a few essential steps to follow for the best outcome. For the perfect millet biscuits, keep these pro tips in mind!

    1. Use room temperature ingredients

    For these biscuits, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature. Many other biscuit recipes call for cold butter, but for this recipe, the butter should be softened. Using room temperature ingredients will help them better combine together when mixing.

    2. Measure the flour by weight

    It is best to use a digital scale to measure the millet flour by weight for the most accurate measurement. This will make certain your biscuits turn out perfectly!

    3. Give the dough 10 minutes to rest

    As one of my gluten free baking tips, this recipe is a little different in that it just needs 10 minutes as a rest time. Letting the biscuit dough rest before baking allows the starches and liquids to fully combine so your biscuits are light and fluffy.

    4. Helpful tools

    Here are some great tools that will help in prepping your millet biscuits:

    • Digital scale
    • Medium mixing bowl
    • Stand mixer
    • Parchment paper
    • Rolling pin
    • 2-inch biscuit cutter
    • Baking sheet

    FAQs

    Is millet flour gluten free?

    Yes! Millet is a naturally gluten free grain that is often ground into flour to be used in baking. It is a great option to use in gluten free recipes. Because many grains are at high risk for gluten cross-contamination, be sure you choose a certified gluten free millet flour.

    What do you top millet biscuits with?

    These biscuits are delicious served with butter, jam or jelly, honey, peanut butter, Nutella, cinnamon sugar, gravy, and more! You can enjoy them toasted or fresh from the oven. They also make great breakfast sandwiches.

    What is the best way to store these biscuits?

    Once baked and cooled, these biscuits can be stored in a plastic bag or air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. After the first day, serve them toasted for the best flavor and texture. After 3 days, the biscuits can be frozen for longer storage.

    Are millet biscuits healthy?

    These biscuits have very little sugar, so they are great for anyone looking for a low-sugar biscuit. They do have a bit of fat and carbohydrates however, so they are not an all-around healthy biscuit.

    More Biscuit Recipes

    • overhead shot of plate of biscuits and gravy
      Gluten Free Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
    • bowl of gluten free apple cobbler.
      Gluten Free Apple Cobbler: Dairy and Egg Free
    • up close of a biscuit laying on a white plate
      Oat Flour Biscuits (Dairy Free)
    • jelly on a biscuit
      Buckwheat Biscuits Recipe: Easy & Gluten Free

    Did you make and love this recipe? Give it your review and star rating rating below! And make sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook too!

    Recipe

    baked biscuits sliced in two

    Millet Biscuits: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

    These millet biscuits have a sky high rise and a super simple prep. Add in some butter and jelly and you have a delicious, tender, tasty, gluten AND dairy free biscuit.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: bread, Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Rest: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 39 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 biscuits
    Calories: 206kcal
    Author: Christine

    Ingredients

    • 390 grams millet flour about 3 cups
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 6 Tablespoons vegan butter softened
    • ½ cup dairy free buttermilk
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 Tablespoons honey

    Instructions

    • In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the vegan butter, buttermilk, eggs and honey. Mix for 2 minutes. Butter should be in small chunks.
    • Add the flour mixture. Mix 15 seconds. Stop machine and scrape batter down. Mix another 15 seconds.
    • Set batter aside to rest for 10 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 400 F. Place a sheet of parchment on a baking sheet.
    • Place a piece of wax paper on countertop. Dust it with flour. Place dough on the wax paper.
    • Lightly roll dough out to 1 inch thickness. Using a floured 2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on the baking sheet.
    • Push dough together, lightly roll again and cut out more biscuits. You should end up with 9 biscuits.
    • Bake for 14-15 minutes or until biscuits are golden. Serve warm with butter, jam or jelly.

    Video

    Notes

    • All ingredients should be at room temperature.
    • Make dairy free buttermilk by adding 1 Tablespoon of white vinegar to a 1 cup measuring cup and filling to the ½ cup mark with almond milk or other dairy free milk or follow this article.
    • The buttermilk-butter mixture will still have small chunks of butter after mixing,
    • Using wax or parchment paper to roll the dough out makes clean-up a breeze!
    • Lightly roll the dough to 1 inch thick, any thinner and biscuits will be flatter.
    • Biscuits will keep for 3 days at room temperature (they're best toasted after the first day) or freeze for longer storage.
      

    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @zest_for_baking or tag #zestforbaking!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Janie

      June 03, 2022 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      These look nice an fluffy. Can't wait to try! I love millet flour. I have to eat gluten free and millet is a great alternative! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Christine

        June 03, 2022 at 10:28 am

        Thank you Janie! I have thoroughly enjoyed the batch sitting on my counter right now 🙂

        Thank you,

        Christine

        Reply
    2. Tanya

      October 30, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      My batter is not like a cutable dough!

      Reply
      • Christine

        October 31, 2022 at 2:46 pm

        Hi Tanya,

        How did you measure the millet flour?

        Let me know so we can see what might have happened.

        Christine

        Reply
    3. Jess

      May 22, 2023 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best gluten free "healthy" biscuits that I've made so far. They paired deliciously with a sweet potato, kale and sausage soup, but would work with lots of dishes. I followed the receipe nearly exactly, with the only substitution being a half cup of plain yogurt instead of buttermilk because I didn't have any milk or non-dairy beverage. The dough was very easy to work with. They are slightly on the dense side, but still very soft and not dry.

      Reply
      • Christine

        May 23, 2023 at 9:45 am

        Hi Jess,

        So glad you enjoy them 🙂

        Christine

        Reply
    4. Marge

      July 30, 2024 at 10:09 am

      I do not use xanthan or guar gums. Is there a substitute you would recommend?

      Reply
      • Christine

        July 30, 2024 at 12:41 pm

        Hi Marge,

        So I have several options - flax seed would work well or psyllium husk powder. Here's an article with more detail: https://zestforbaking.com/5-alternatives-to-xanthan-gum-and-guar-gum-in-gluten-free-baking

        Hope that helps!

        Christine

        Reply
    5. Linda

      January 10, 2025 at 8:50 am

      Can you substitute egg whites for whole eggs?

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 10, 2025 at 12:56 pm

        Hi Linda,

        Yes egg whites will work just fine.

        Thanks for asking,

        Christine

        Reply
    6. Mim

      January 21, 2025 at 9:11 am

      Can I use Kefir instead of the vegan buttermilk, or thinned down greek yogurt?

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 22, 2025 at 8:42 am

        Hi Mim,

        Yes, either one should work just fine.

        Christine

        Reply
    5 from 5 votes (3 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Christine Brady.

    Hi, I'm Christine, a gluten free baker and baking problem-solver. I love baking breads and sharing best practices so that everyone can bake tasty treats too. Zest For Baking (est. 2013) is where you'll find gluten free (and dairy free) recipes, tips for substituting ingredients, and help navigating the world of gluten free baking.

    More about me →


    Spring Baking

    • inside of a cinnamon roll
      Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: Soft & Extra Fluffy

    • gluten free easter bread on a wire rack, overhead shot.
      Traditional Gluten Free Easter Bread

    • basket of gluten free dairy free rolls up close.
      The Best Gluten Free Dairy Free Dinner Rolls: Soft & Easy

    • gluten free hot cross buns on a cookie sheet
      Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns (With Dairy Free Option)

    • slice of gluten free carrot cake on a white plate.
      Gluten Free Carrot Cake: Light, Tender, Crowd-Pleaser

    • king cake sitting on a brown plate, overhead shot.
      Easy Gluten Free King Cake

    More Spring Baking


    2nd Edition! How to Substitute Eggs, Gluten Free Flours, Gums, and Dairy in Gluten Free Baking

    how to substitute ebook cover
    Check it out!

    Gluten Free Baking Help

    • small glass bowl of apple cider vinegar
      10 Best Apple Cider Vinegar Substitutes in Baking

    • cup of coconut flour
      Best 10 Coconut Flour Substitutes

    • wooden bowl of xanthan gum with a spoon
      Xanthan Gum vs Cornstarch: Which One Should You Use?

    • jar of baking soda on a table.
      6 Best Baking Soda Substitutes & How to Use Them

    • clear bowl of cornmeal on a counter
      Can You Substitute Cornmeal for Flour? 7 Flour Alternatives

    • agar agar powder in a bowl with a measuring spoon nearby
      Top 10 Agar Agar Substitutes for Cooking & Baking

    More Baking Help

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Featured On

    About


    Since 2013, Christine has been helping readers with gluten free baking challenges and substitution issues, all while creating delicious gluten free baking recipes that no one would guess are actually gluten free. Her Zest For Baking recipes have been featured on Beyond Celiac, The Daily Meal, Bloglovin' and Dr. Axe, to name a few. When she's not hanging out on Facebook or sharing pictures on Instagram or pinning on Pinterest, you can find her in her kitchen, creating more ZestForBaking.com recipes!

    Browse


    • Start Here
    • Guide to Gluten Free Flour Substitutes
    • Alternatives to Xanthan Gum & Guar Gum
    • Gluten Free Oat Flour Substitutes
    • Gluten Free White Bread Recipe
    • Soft Gluten Free Breadsticks
    • Gluten Free Dairy Free Dinner Rolls
    • Millet Flour Biscuits
    • Gluten Free Baking Masterclass
    • Classes & Products

    Information


    About

    Contact

    Privacy

    Terms of Use

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © 2025 | Zest For Baking | Privacy Policy 

    As an Amazon Associate, Zest For Baking earns fees when you click on links within our articles and make qualifying purchases.

    • 66

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.