Best 4 Low Calorie Buttermilk Biscuits Recipes
Indulge in the delightful Southern classic of buttermilk biscuits with a guilt-free twist. These low-calorie buttermilk biscuits are a testament to the fact that healthy eating and taste can coexist harmoniously. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, nonfat buttermilk, and a touch of honey, these biscuits are not just a healthier alternative but also a culinary delight. With only 100 calories per serving, you can enjoy these fluffy, flaky biscuits without compromising your diet goals. The recipe collection offers variations to suit diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and whole wheat options. Whether you're a health-conscious individual, have dietary restrictions, or simply seeking a lighter take on a classic, these low-calorie buttermilk biscuits cater to your needs.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST FLAKY BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
We tried several versions of this recipe, including one with double the amount of baking powder. And while the biscuits turned out puffy and beautiful, they ultimately were too dry. So, we tweaked the baking powder amount along with the butter and buttermilk and arrived at these beauties -flaky, golden, tender and moist, just as biscuits should be.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 12 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Rub 2 tablespoons of the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until completely absorbed. Work the remaining 8 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until pea-size bits of butter remain. Use a rubber spatula to stir the buttermilk into the flour until the mixture comes together into a shaggy dough. (Don't overmix the dough.)
- Lightly flour a cutting board or work surface, turn the dough out onto it and pat into a rectangle. Fold the dough in half and pat again into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Then fold the dough in thirds, as if folding a letter, and pat to an even thickness. Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter and put on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the remaining scraps of dough. Pat out and fold the dough into thirds again and cut out more biscuits. Brush the biscuit tops with buttermilk.
- Bake until the tops are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on the pan at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
The recipe for these four-ingredient biscuits has been handed down for many generations. -Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 biscuits.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Pat or lightly roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 11-13 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
This deceptively simple recipe can come out a million different ways with some very minor variations on the ingredients and amounts. This one's my favorite - flaky, but not dry; chewy, but not tough; crisp in just the right spots.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl.
- Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 5 minutes.
- Make a well in the center of butter and flour mixture. Pour in 3/4 cup buttermilk; stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured work surface, pat together into a rectangle.
- Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, and flatten back into a rectangle. Repeat twice more, folding and pressing dough a total of three times.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut out 12 biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter.
- Transfer biscuits to the prepared baking sheet. Press an indent into the top of each biscuit with your thumb.
- Brush the tops of biscuits with 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 18.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 321.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
MIN'S CHEAP, NO BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
This is my easy, never fail biscuit recipe with a couple of variations. Being native southerners, we make these A LOT.
Provided by HSingARMYmom
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12-15 biscuits, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix flour, salt, baking powder and cream of tartar.
- Cut shortening into dry ingredients till it resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Whisk egg into milk and then add milk mixture to dry ingredients just till combined.
- Pat out dough on floured surface till about 3/4" thick - try to handle as little as possible.
- Cut into biscuits.
- I bake mine in a preheated cast iron skillet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or till light brown.
- Makes 12-15 biscuits (depending on what size glass you find to cut them with!).
- Variations:.
- *add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoons cinnamon to dry ingredients and 1 teaspoons vanilla extract to milk mixture for sweet biscuits. Its also REALLY good to add about 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries to these - leave out the cinnamon and they taste a lot like scones. Just add berries before the wet ingredients. Great with butter and honey or jelly.
- *add 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoons dry italian herbs and 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic to dry ingredients. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top before baking for a quick Italian side bread in place of breadsticks/garlic bread.
- *add 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1 cup cooked meat (sausage, bacon or ham), and 2 eggs (cooked/scrambled) for take-and-go breakfast biscuits. Mix the cheese, meat and eggs with the flour before adding the wet ingredients. The meat, egg and cheese are baked right into the biscuits. These freeze really well in small ziplocks and can be microwaved for about 1 minute for instant breakfast.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking.
- To make sure the biscuits are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the biscuits are done.
- For a lighter biscuit, use cold buttermilk and butter. The cold ingredients will create steam in the oven, which will help the biscuits rise.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- You can also use all-purpose flour instead of self-rising flour. Just be sure to add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour before using.
Conclusion:
These low-calorie buttermilk biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They're perfect for anyone who is looking for a healthier alternative to traditional biscuits. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these biscuits ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you're craving a biscuit, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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