Fluffy Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits
Gluten-free biscuits: master incredibly fluffy buttermilk biscuits for a tender, golden-brown treat. Simple ingredients yield perfect results every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already contains it.)
- 1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
- Cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Add the buttermilk and whisked egg to the flour mixture and stir until a soft, sticky dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Lightly flour a large piece of parchment paper with 1 tablespoon of gluten-free flour.
- Place the dough on the floured parchment paper, dust the top with 1 tablespoon of flour, and gently fold the dough over itself twice.
- Form the dough into a round approximately 7 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.