Cheddar Gluten-Free Biscuits With Buttermilk Recipe
These Cheddar Gluten-Free Biscuits with Buttermilk are a delicious, savory treat perfect for those avoiding gluten. Made with a blend of cornstarch, gluten-free oat flour, and rice flour, these biscuits have a tender, flaky texture thanks to cold butter and tangy buttermilk. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese and garlic powder adds depth of flavor, making them an ideal accompaniment to soups, salads, or breakfast dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 biscuits 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup gluten-free oat flour
- ¼ cup white rice flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese and Butter
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 tightly packed cup)
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cold reduced-fat buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, gluten-free oat flour, white rice flour, baking powder, salt, xanthan gum, and garlic powder. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients. Then fold in the grated cheddar cheese until thoroughly incorporated.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour until only small pea-sized pieces of butter remain. This helps create a flaky texture.
- Knead Dough: Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough begins to form. Then, using slightly damp hands, knead the dough gently in the bowl for about 1 to 2 minutes, until it just comes together. Avoid over-kneading as the dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Form Biscuits: Drop heaping 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press each ball out gently to about ¾-inch thickness to allow even baking and a nice crust.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the biscuits for approximately 17 to 18 minutes, until the outsides are crusty and some of the cheese has browned.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the biscuits from the oven and serve warm. These biscuits are perfect for pairing with butter, jams, soups, or enjoyed on their own.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuits; warm butter will make the dough greasy.
- Do not over-knead the dough to keep biscuits tender and light.
- Feel free to substitute the cheddar with another cheese like mozzarella or parmesan for different flavors.
- For a dairy-free variation, replace buttermilk with a plant-based milk mixed with lemon juice and use a vegan cheese alternative.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Keywords: gluten-free biscuits, cheddar biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, gluten-free baking, savory biscuits, gluten-free recipes, cheddar cheese biscuits
