Best 7 Southern Breakfast Biscuits Easy But Light And Fluffy Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast indulgence, Southern breakfast biscuits reign supreme, captivating taste buds with their fluffy interiors and golden-brown exteriors. These delectable treats, deeply rooted in Southern culinary heritage, embody the perfect balance of crispy edges and tender, flaky layers. Savor the symphony of flavors as you bite into a warm, freshly baked biscuit, its aroma filling the air with a tantalizing allure.

Indulge in the culinary delights of Southern breakfast biscuits, as this article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic Buttermilk Biscuits, featuring the tangy goodness of buttermilk, to the irresistible Cheddar Chive Biscuits, bursting with savory cheddar cheese and fragrant chives, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the article offers delectable recipes such as the Whole Wheat Biscuits, packed with wholesome grains and a nutty flavor, and the Gluten-Free Biscuits, catering to dietary restrictions without compromising on taste.

Buttermilk Biscuits: Experience the gold standard of Southern breakfast biscuits, boasting a tender, flaky texture and a subtle tang from the buttermilk.

Cheddar Chive Biscuits: Elevate your biscuit game with a savory twist. Cheddar cheese and chives harmonize perfectly, creating a delightful burst of flavor in every bite.

Whole Wheat Biscuits: Savor the goodness of whole wheat flour, offering a wholesome and nutritious alternative to classic biscuits, without sacrificing the signature fluffy texture.

Gluten-Free Biscuits: Indulge in the joy of biscuits without the gluten. These specially formulated biscuits ensure that those with dietary restrictions can partake in this Southern delicacy.

Honey Butter Biscuits: Elevate your biscuit experience with a sweet and savory combination. Slather a generous amount of honey butter on a warm biscuit, letting the sweetness of honey mingle with the biscuit's subtle saltiness.

Loaded Biscuits: Take your biscuits to the next level by loading them up with your favorite toppings. Bacon, cheese, eggs, and avocado are just a few ideas to inspire your culinary creativity.

Exploring these recipes, you'll embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility and timeless appeal of Southern breakfast biscuits. Whether you prefer classic flavors or crave savory or sweet variations, this collection has something to satisfy every palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK BISCUITS



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Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Bread

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all purpose flour
5 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter ( or vegetable shortening)
1 - 1 1/4 cup cold buttermilk
melted butter or heavy cream to brush the tops

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cube the butter or shortening then cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or pulse in a food processor. Cut until it becomes crumbly and resembles peas.
  • Mix in 1 cup cold buttermilk, just until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened. Add up to 1/4 cup additional buttermilk, if needed. The dough shouldn't be overly wet but, slightly sticky.
  • Roll or pat out on a lightly floured surface about 3/4-1 inch thick. Cut into rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Do not twist the dough with the cutter. Cut the dough, then lift the cookie cutter up. Re-roll any scraps and repeat.
  • Place biscuits 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter or heavy cream.
  • Bake biscuits at 450°F for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden and puffed.
  • Brush with melted butter after removing from the oven. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 254 kcal

SOUTHERN BISCUITS



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For a taste of homemade comfort, bake Alton Brown's buttery, flaky Southern Biscuits recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup buttermilk, chilled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using your fingertips, rub butter and shortening into dry ingredients until mixture looks like crumbs. (The faster the better, you don't want the fats to melt.) Make a well in the center and pour in the chilled buttermilk. Stir just until the dough comes together. The dough will be very sticky.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface, dust top with flour and gently fold dough over on itself 5 or 6 times. Press into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits with a 2-inch cutter, being sure to push straight down through the dough. Place biscuits on baking sheet so that they just touch. Reform scrap dough, working it as little as possible and continue cutting. (Biscuits from the second pass will not be quite as light as those from the first, but hey, that's life.)
  • Bake until biscuits are tall and light gold on top, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121, Fat 4.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 331 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 1 grams

FLUFFY BISCUITS



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If you're looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden brown rolls bake up tall, light and tender. They're good on their own, but taste even better served warm and spread with butter or jam. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 8 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Dough will be wet. , On a well-floured surface, knead dough gently 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. , Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SOUTHERN HOMEMADE BISCUITS



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Using 3 ingredients, this classic Southern biscuit recipe is a staple in Southern homes. They're delicious to eat from breakfast to dinner.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups White Lily self-rising flour (see notes if using all-purpose flour)
1/4 cup shortening
2/3-3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 500 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place flour into a medium bowl and cut in the shortening until well incorporated. Stir in just enough milk until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead two or three times. Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter or small glass that has been dipped in flour. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BISCUITS



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This simple, made from scratch, butter biscuit recipe from Paula Deen is a Southern favorite for breakfast. Ingredients include all-purpose flour, cubed butter and milk. Prep time is approximately 15 minutes and cooking time takes 12 minutes at 425°F.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     classics     southern cooking

Time 15m

Yield about 3 dozen biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cubed butter
3/4 cup (more or less if needed) milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  • In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Cut butter into mixture until it begins to look like cornmeal.
  • Make a well with flour mixture and slowly add milk into the middle. Knead dough with your fingers and add milk when necessary. Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness. Cut with small biscuit cutter.
  • Butter bottom of skillet and place biscuits in pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

SOUTHERN BREAKFAST BISCUITS - EASY BUT LIGHT AND FLUFFY



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Having run through a range of biscuit recipes, this has become Kimberly's favorite way to have them. I'm not going to complain, they're lovely and fluffy, and if I have to make them, it's easy as pie. They're a little crispy on the edges, top and bottom, deliciously soft on the sides, and almost impossible to get wrong. All credit to the talented Kimberly for the recipe's creation. - Hugh

Provided by Kimberly and Hugh

Categories     Breads

Time 17m

Yield 9 Biscuits, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups self raising flour
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup water (roughly)
3 1/16 cups canola oil (roughly)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 450 Degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Generously cover the bottom of an 8" square glass baking dish with Canola Oil, and set it in the oven.
  • Combine Buttermilk and Flour in a mixing bowl.
  • Add water until the consistency is slightly sloppier than dough. This wonderful little recipe works with a variety of consistencies - from slightly soggier than normal dough all the way to just-about-pourable.
  • Add the 3 1/6th cups of Oil, and mix as little as necessary to combine all ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits, so be careful not to fall for that trap!
  • Take your glass dish from the oven, and pour/scoop/scrape your dough into it. Smooth it over the top if necessary, to ensure even sized biscuits. (no worries if you don't do this well, they still taste great).
  • Oil a blunt knife and dip it in flour, and use it to cut your dough into 9 even squares.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, checking at 8, until they're golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

FLUFFY SOUTHERN BISCUITS



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These turn nice and golden and have a slightly crisp outside with a fluffy, buttery inside. I like these because they taste so good and are healthier than the traditional version, using margarine instead of shortening, butter, or lard. Buttermilk can be subbed for milk for a tangier flavor. Feel free to post pictures, and thanks!!

Provided by Gods_sugarcookie

Categories     Breads

Time 22m

Yield 16 small biscuits, 8-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons margarine (stick)
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Sift together dry ingredients, then add margarine and cut in until coarse and crumbly like cornmeal.
  • Add milk and mix with a fork.
  • On a floured surface, knead gently turning over several times. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut out biscuits. Place with sides touching on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • OR drop by large spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet with sides touching.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes, till golden, turning around once halfway through for even browning.
  • Serve warm with butter and fried chicken!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 438.4, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help create flaky biscuits.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
  • Let the dough rest before baking: This will allow the gluten to relax and make the biscuits light and fluffy.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
  • Serve the biscuits warm with your favorite toppings: Butter, honey, jam, or gravy are all great options.

Conclusion:

Southern breakfast biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create light and fluffy biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give these southern breakfast biscuits a try. You won't be disappointed!

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