Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (2024)

This Bisquick biscuit recipe is a no-fail and super enticing way to wake up the family on the weekend. That rich aroma fills the house announcing that you’re in the kitchen with your amazing Bisquick breakfast recipes and they know it’s gonna’ be a great morning.

Bisquick recipes help simplify the nature of awesome decadence and whipping up a batch of soft fluffy biscuits takes no time at all. Butter them, jelly them or make them breakfast sandwiches – just take time to enjoy them!

Got 20 minutes? Let’s whip up some moist delicious biscuits!

Apron up and let’s bake!

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What I Love About This Recipe

I absolutely looove that it’s so easy to make incredibly moist, tender, delicious biscuits with this Bisquick biscuit recipe. When that awesome aroma awakens the gobble monster hidden deep within me, my mind starts racing through all the scrumptious ways I can enjoy them.

Let me tell you, I’ve got a list! Here are some solid reasons for you to love this recipe too!

  • A super simple practically no-fail recipe
  • Fresh savory biscuit aroma
  • Tender Light fluffy biscuits with moist delicious flavor
  • Ready in about 20 minutes
  • Great for breakfast or dinner
  • Need I go on?

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How To Make Bisquick Roll Biscuits Recipe

Making these takes jus a few minutes. Simply mix your dry ingredients, cut-in your butter, add your wet ingredients and roll them out. Voila! You’re ready to cut some awesome homemade biscuits and throw them in the oven. Just don’t forget to brush the tops with heavy cream.

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Recipe Notes

Okay, there’s a couple of little tricks to help bring your biscuits to life and ensure they’re totally awesome! You’ll want to mix the dry ingredients first before cutting in your butter or adding anything wet.

Mixing dry ingredients separately helps with dispersion, emulsification, and flavor but that’s not all. Mixing strengthens gluten which can make baked goods tough and chewy. Combining dry ingredients separately means you’ll have to do less mixing when you add the other stuff.

Besides saving your shoulder, mixing with a light hand will give you soft fluffy biscuits. Don’t overdo it!

Cubing the butter allows you can incorporate it quickly before it warms up and softens! Super important for flakiness.

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Ingredient Notes

Biscuick – So here’s a little trick from my Grandma. It’s not absolutely necessary but it’s served me well in all of my biscuit-making forays. Place the Bisquick in a metal bowl in the fridge overnight. It helps get it really cold and can lead to a better rise on the biscuit.

Baking Powder – Doesn’t Bisquick already have this included? Yes, it does. However, after baking these for decades, I’ve learned that adding a little extra baking powder ensures these bad boys bake up much lighter and fluffier, just like you want them to, right?!

Sugar – Adding in a little bit of sugar (just a tad) does wonder for the flavor of your biscuits. Try it once and you’ll be hooked.

Butter You’ll want to use unsalted butter cut up into small cubes. Cutting it up into small cubes makes it easier to cut-in to your dry ingredients. I like to cut up my butter, spread it out on a small plate, and stick it into the fridge for 30 minutes or the freezer for 12 minutes before I get started.

Cream – Brushing just a little heavy cream over the top of your biscuits before they go into the oven will help them brown nicely and gives them that great little pop of extra flavor. Like all of the best recipe tricks, I learned this from my Grandma!

Rolling: Gently use a rolling pin to roll out biscuits. If you use your hands (I do sometimes) make sure they’re cold. You can dip them into ice water or at least rinse them in very cold water.

Spacing – Place the raw biscuits on a baking sheet with the sides of the biscuits touching, this will help them rise. They stick together and pull each other up as they bake.

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Storing Tips

Storingis easy if you have any leftovers. These guys are so yummy they tend to get gobbled up quickly.

They will keep in a resealable plastic bag in the fridge. Remove as much air as possible from the bag before sealing to prevent your biscuits from drying out.

Can You Freeze This?

You sure can! You’ll want to make sure your biscuits cool completely before preparing them for storage. When I freeze mine, I like to wrap them in plastic wrap to protect them from the air before tossing them in a freezer bag. It’s an extra step and it’s not required but it works!

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep is awesome, I get it. But, this recipe is so simple there’s really no prep to speak of. You can pre-measure your dry ingredients and store them separately but that’s about it. At least that much can be premixed and ready to go.

How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge?

Well, if you protect your little gems so that air can’t penetrate the container, they’ll stay fresh and yummy for up to about a week in the fridge. Some people like to keep their biscuits on the counter, but I prefer the method above.

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Recipe Variations

Serving up a batch of these impressive homemade biscuits made with super simple no-fail ingredients means the next meal is gonna’ be a real treat. Depending on what that meal’s gonna’ be, you may want to kick them up a notch.

Toss in some sage, thyme, or rosemary for a fresh pop of herbaceous flavor or turn them into savory garlic biscuits. Here are a few other popular suggestions.

What Other Ways Can I Cook These Biscuits?

Actually, these are so totally scrumptious, you may not want to make anything else. You could even just have biscuits and gravy – make a meal out of them.

If you’re in the mood for something equally as moist and delicious (without the gravy), you can always whip up some light fluffy Bisquick pancakes. Of course, making Bisquick waffles is always an option (more craters to fill up with syrup) too.

Can I Make This Sweeter?

When I serve these, my family has a hard time choosing between grape jelly and honey. They get really excited spreading one of these sweet wholesome toppings on my warm fluffy biscuits. I can’thelp myself!

Now, if you’re ready to journey into sweet surrender-land you can whip up some Bisquick cinnamon rolls that will rock your world! Or if you make Bisquick scones, you can always throw a handful of berries in there. You have so many sweet options, it may surprise you.

Can This Be Baked As Muffins?

Bisquick muffins are a quick, easy, cakey take on the biscuit recipe! Soon to come on the blog will be more of these delicious muffin variations. Sweet Bisquick blueberry muffins are a perennial favorite and always a huge hit at breakfast time.

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Bisquick Biscuit Recipe

This Bisquick biscuit recipe bakes up light and fluffy while staying moist and scrumptious inside. Plus, it opens so many tasty doors in the menu plan!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Total Time18 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Biscuits

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick mix, plus extra for rolling
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and placed in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together Bisquick, baking powder, and sugar.

  • Toss butter cubes with Bisquick mixture to coat. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter

  • Add milk and beat just until combined and a soft dough forms (do not over mix or biscuits will become tough.)

  • Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll dough out to 1/2 an inch thick. Use a 2 1/2 inch round cutter to cut biscuits. Brush tops with heavy cream. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, with the sides of the biscuits touching.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Brush tops of hot with melted butter if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

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More Bisquick Breakfast Recipes

Here are some wholesome delicious ways to start the day and you can get them to the table quickly! You can never have too many of these awesome recipes. They are totally flexible and completely satisfying.

Here are some others you may enjoy.

  • Bisquick Breakfast Casserole – Feed a crowd on the fly and include all the major food groups!
  • Bisquick Quiche – turn simple egg recipes into something fantastic!

More Yeast-Free Bread:

  • Lemon Zucchini Bread
  • Apple Bread with Pecan Praline Glaze
  • Banana Bread
  • Bisquick Banana Bread
  • Bisquick Drop Biscuit
  • Bisquick Cornbread
  • Jalapeno Cornbread

Conclusion

My conclusion is that this Bisquick biscuit recipedoes not disappoint! Seriously though, I know how difficult it can be to make a simple batch of homemade biscuits that bake up light, fluffy, super tender while staying moist inside. This recipe makes it easy because it’s consistent…..And simple!…. And delicious!

This recipe is likely to become your new favorite biscuit recipe! I hope you love them as much as we do ♥

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  1. Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (18)reeve Gladish Platt says

    I love this

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  2. Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (19)MJ says

    I absolutely love this recipe and it’s now definitely my go to. The flavor and texture is perfect. My biscuits rise and are tender and flaky but they’re very crumbly. Any ideas?

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    • Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (20)Kathleen says

      Hi MJ. These biscuits are a little more crumbly than most. They’re so tender that I can live with it!!

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  3. Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (21)Dawn says

    I had the same problem as Brenda. Mine didn’t rise well either. My baking soda was good, no problem with it being old. I also liked the flavor. Wondering if less milk would make a difference. Dough seemed far to wet.

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    • Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (22)Kathleen says

      Hi Dawn. I’m not sure what’s going on. Here’s a list of things that might help. I wonder if there’s a little tweak that could possibly make a difference. This really is a tried and true recipe so I hope it does! <3
      There are a few other reasons that biscuits don't rise.
      1. If the butter isn't cold enough
      2. If the oven wasn't preheated and hot enough

      A few simple tricks that improve rise
      1. Mixing in a chilled metal bowl can help the rise
      2. Chilling the Bisquick in a metal bowl overnight can help as well
      3. Place the raw biscuits on baking sheet with the sides touching, this will help them rise. They stick together and pull each other up as they bake

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  4. Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (23)Brenda Koerner says

    I like the flavor, but they didn’t rise anymore that a fat chocolate chip cookie. I only had 2% milk, but that shouldn’t affect the rising, right? Help??

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    • Bisquick Biscuit Recipe - Gonna Want Seconds (24)Kathleen says

      Hi, Brenda. I suspect it’s the baking powder. To test if your baking powder is still ok…drop some baking powder in hot water if it fizzes or bubbled it’s still good. If not, you have to replace it with a new one. Stale baking powder will affect how baked goods rise. I hope this helps! <3

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FAQs

What is the secret to biscuits? ›

Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

For flaky layers, use cold butter. When you cut in the butter, you have coarse crumbs of butter coated with flour. When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

What makes Bisquick not rise? ›

If you haven't changed the recipe or the way you mix it, then the Bisquick is just getting old. Chemical leaveners lose potency as they age. I'm not sure if Bisquick uses baking soda or baking powder or both, but they don't work as well once they get too old.

How to keep Bisquick biscuits from falling apart? ›

Coating your tools with flour instead of putting it directly on the dough will ensure that the proper amount ends up in your biscuits, keeping them flaky but not crumbly.

Can you use milk instead of water in Bisquick biscuit mix? ›

To make Bisquick pancakes without milk (or Bisquick biscuits without milk), substitute an equal amount water or non-dairy milk for the milk called for on the recipe on the package. Add any other ingredients, such as oil and eggs, as instructed.

What kind of flour makes the best biscuits? ›

White wheat in general is around 9-12% protein, while the hard reds are 11-15%. As far as brands of flour, White Lily “all-purpose” flour has been my go-to for biscuit making. It's a soft red winter wheat, and the low protein and low gluten content keep biscuits from becoming too dense.

What makes homemade biscuits taste better? ›

Use good butter and dairy

Because biscuit recipes call for so few ingredients, it's important that every one is high quality—you'll really taste the difference. Catherine recommends splurging a bit on a grass-fed butter or European-style butter (now's the time to reach for Kerrygold!).

How do you make biscuits rise better? ›

A hot oven helps biscuits bake—and rise—quickly. We recommend 475˚F for 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven as soon as they are lightly brown.

What ingredient makes a biscuit rise? ›

Conclusion: More baking powder makes the biscuit rise more (imagine that!). About 1 tablespoon of baking powder per 2 cups of flour seems to be about the right amount, but even halving or doubling this amount should not ruin your biscuits.

What ingredients cause biscuits to rise? ›

While biscuits receive some leavening power from chemical sources — baking powder and baking soda — the difference between serviceable and greatness comes from the extra rise that steam provides. In order to generate steam, the oven must be set at a minimum of 425 degrees for at least 10 minutes prior to baking.

What not to do when making biscuits? ›

5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Biscuits
  1. Mistake #1: Your butter is too warm.
  2. Mistake #2: You're using an inferior flour.
  3. Mistake #3: You use an appliance to mix your batter.
  4. Mistake #4: You don't fold the dough enough.
  5. Mistake #5: You twist your biscuit cutter.
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How do you keep biscuits Fluffy? ›

Fully incorporating the butter and flour guarantees tender, airy biscuits every time. Low-protein flours keep biscuits fluffy and light, never tough. Yogurt provides both hydration and structure, for biscuits that bake up straight and tall but moist.

Can you over mix biscuits? ›

Quick breads—such as pancakes, muffins, and biscuits—are some of the easiest recipes to overmix. They rely on a careful balance of fat, flour, and liquid, and recipes often call for you to bring together the ingredients quickly and with minimal handling to yield flaky or fluffy textures.

What is the difference between old Bisquick and new Bisquick? ›

Bisquick went on sale in 1931 as a ready-to-bake biscuit mix and was, and still is, extremely popular. The product has been updated since its launch, adding buttermilk and more shortening, to create a fluffier and lighter texture. The brand also launched Bisquick Shake 'n Pour to further simplify the shortcut.

How do you fix dry biscuit mix? ›

But if your dough does become dry and crumbly then simply adding some liquid back into it should restore its texture. Just remember not to put too much liquid back into the mixture as this could make your cookies turn out too soft or even cause them to spread out too much during baking.

What are the two most important steps in biscuit making? ›

The two keys to success in making the best biscuits are handling the dough as little as possible as well as using very cold solid fat (butter, shortening, or lard) and cold liquid. When the biscuits hit the oven, the cold liquid will start to evaporate creating steam which will help our biscuits get very tall.

What does adding an egg to biscuits do? ›

For super light, crumbly biscuits try grating or pushing the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve into the biscuit dough. This increases the fat content and slows down the development of gluten. Cookie recipes on the other hand are more likely to contain eggs. Adding moisture as well as binding the mixture.

Should you chill biscuit dough before baking? ›

And the longer it takes the butter to melt as the biscuits bake, the more chance they have to rise high and maintain their shape. So, chill... and chill.

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