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Gluten Free Biscuits Recipe

Fluffy gluten free biscuits with golden tops and visible flaky layers on wooden board with melting butter
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Tender gluten free biscuits with perfect flaky layers that taste better than wheat versions, using cold butter technique and proper lamination for bakery-quality results

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend (containing xanthan gum)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (if flour blend doesn’t contain it)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

 

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and xanthan gum in bowl.
  • Place bowl in freezer for 5 minutes to chill thoroughly.
  • Cut cold butter into flour mixture until pea-sized pieces remain.
  • Whisk buttermilk and egg together in separate bowl.
  • Make well in flour mixture and pour in liquid, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and pat into rectangle 1-inch thick.
  • Fold dough in half, pat back to 1-inch thickness, repeat 3-4 times.
  • Pat final dough to 3/4-inch thickness and cut with 2.5-inch cutter.
  • Place biscuits on baking sheet with sides touching and brush with melted butter.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown and risen.

 

  • Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

  • Use gluten free flour blend containing xanthan gum for best results
  • Keep butter very cold to create flaky layers through steam pockets
  • Don’t twist cutter when cutting – press straight down for maximum rise
  • Handle dough gently to avoid overworking and creating dense texture
  • Folding technique creates layers without kneading gluten free dough
  • Biscuits touching while baking helps them rise upward
  • Serve fresh from oven when most tender and fluffy

 

  • Can substitute dairy free milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for buttermilk

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