Don't get us wrong: We love a good biscuit mix. Whether it's homemade or store-bought, a baking mix is about as convenient as it gets. But, when the craving strikes, nothing beats a homemade biscuit. Whether you're looking for a grandma-approved classic or a flaky and flavorful new favorite, you're going to want to bookmark this collection of our best homemade biscuit recipes — you'll come back to it again and again.
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Grandma's Baking Powder Biscuits
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Here's an old family recipe you don't want to miss. An ample amount of baking powder (four teaspoons, to be exact) ensures beautifully tall biscuits.
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J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits
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People can't get enough of these humongous biscuits — this recipe has more than 3,000 rave reviews from happy Allrecipes users. You can prepare the dough up to a day in advance, according to recipes creator John Pickett.
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Maple-Bacon Biscuits
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A hint of maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness to these fluffy bacon-packed biscuits. This whole recipe comes together in just about half an hour.
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Cream Biscuits
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It doesn't get much easier than this four-ingredient recipe. "If you can stir, you can make cream biscuits," says Chef John. "They are so light, moist, flaky, and perfect, you're going to be shocked."
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Best Buttermilk Biscuits
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Every baker needs to have to have a good buttermilk biscuit recipe on file. Tip: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can still make this recipe! Easily make a substitute with just regular milk and lemon juice.
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Cathead Biscuits
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Where do these biscuits get their unique name? Their size and shape is said to be reminiscent of a cat's head! "Always always always use White Lily flour for the fluffiest biscuits," recommends recipe creator Hollinhead77.
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Greek Yogurt Biscuits
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You don't need eggs or milk to make this easy recipe! Cold, non-fat Greek yogurt will get the job done in this case.
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Sriracha Biscuits
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Sriracha gives these easy biscuits a spicy kick. This recipe only calls for a tablespoon of the hot sauce, but you can use more or less to taste.
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Chef John's Sweet Potato Biscuits
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Use leftover sweet potatoes to make this autumnal breakfast. "By forming and folding dough, we develop beautifully buttery layers and avoid overmixing," says Chef John.
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Mayonnaise Biscuits
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You need just three ingredients you probably already have on hand to make these moist biscuits: mayonnaise, self-rising flour, and milk.
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Daddy's Savory Tomato Biscuits
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No milk? No problem! This savory recipe calls for a cup of tomato-vegetable juice co*cktail.
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Tender Potato Biscuits
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Don't throw out those leftover mashed potatoes! Your favorite side dish is the secret ingredient that makes these tender biscuits so delicious.
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Cheddar-Thyme Flaky Biscuits
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Fresh thyme gives this cheesy recipe a welcome pop of color and flavor. Serve these biscuits for breakfast or as a side dish.
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Irish Cheddar Spring Onion Biscuits
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Cheese is folded and layered into the dough, according to Chef John, so "we get all the cheesy flavor without making the biscuit too dense."
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Vegan Buttery Drop Biscuits
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Use coconut milk and non-dairy butter to make these vegan-friendly biscuits. They come together in just under half an hour.
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Cheddar Keto Biscuits
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Almond flour and a block of cream cheese make these cheesy biscuits perfect for people following the keto diet.
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Butter Swim Biscuits
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What's with the name? These biscuits are literally swimming in butter before baking, so there's no need to add more butter before serving.
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Sourdough Drop Biscuits
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Put your sourdough discard to good use with this easy drop biscuit recipe. You only need to set aside about five minutes of prep time.
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Cast Iron Buttermilk Biscuits
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A buttered cast iron skillet makes the best buttermilk biscuits anywhere, according to recipe creator Stormy1800.
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Pumpkin Biscuits
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Brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and pumpkin puree make these warm and cozy biscuits perfect for cool weather.
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Cinnamon Sour Cream Biscuits
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Recipe creator Jennifer says this recipe won the "champion ribbon" at a county fair. These sweet biscuits are perfect for breakfast or for dessert.
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Angel Biscuits
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These light-as-air biscuits have three leavening ingredients (yeast, baking soda, and baking powder) to thank for their tender and flaky texture.
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Sweet Potato and Black Pepper Biscuits
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According to recipe creator Zhora Autumn, these peppery biscuits make great miniature ham sandwiches. If you don't have sweet potatoes on hand, pumpkin puree will work just as well.
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Gluten-Free Biscuits
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Gluten-free substitutions — like sorghum flour, millet flour, rice flour, and tapioca starch — make these the perfect biscuits for people with gluten sensitivities.
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Kentucky Biscuits
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Make these top-rated biscuits with just a few kitchen staples. Reviewers say they taste remarkably similar to the biscuits you can get from a certain fast food chain.
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