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This Easy Drop Biscuit Recipe comes together in a flash and is both gluten-free and vegan. You will love how simple this gluten-free biscuit recipe is–why not make several batches and freeze a bunch to have some on hand anytime?
We’ve been on a gluten-free diet for awhile now, due to Asperger’s, thyroid issues, and digestionissues, and I’ve been baking vegan recipes for a long time due to my son’s life-threatening food allergiesto egg and dairy.
And since I am super busy, I am in need of easy recipes, so this gluten-free and veganeasy biscuit recipe has come in very handy over the years.
As the weather starts to turn a bit cooler, my mind turns to baking again.
I used to bake so much. Too much probably. Ah well, there are worse things to spend one’s time on :-).
Anyway, I’ve been pulling my grain mill out again and we are all enjoying the taste of fresh baked goods again.
But time is still tight and I am juggling a lot. Being a wife, a mom, homeschooling, this blog, our special needs son, special diets, and still having physically rough days of adrenal issues. On those days not much gets done.
So I need fast recipes that can nourish my family without a bunch of fuss.
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Introducing the Super Easy Drop Biscuit Recipe
This is one of those.
Adapted from one of Sue Greggs’s Breakfast recipes, this Easy Biscuit Recipe is a recipe that I turned to early in my whole grains lifestyle. They are wholesome and simple.
We LOVE these biscuitswith Homemade Nut or Seed Butter on them and a bit of sweetener. We are on a candida diet, so I sprinkle a bit of xylitol or spread a bit of vegetable glycerine on them, or maybe fruit-only jam. And like almost everything else that I make, I typically double triple the recipe (at least) and freeze the extras (if they last that long!).
Read more on Saving Time and Money by Baking in Bulk. It is so nice to have some of these to grab for a quick lunch, snack, or breakfast.
One thing I will note about this gluten-free biscuit recipe is that the baking soda flavor is somewhat noticeable if you eat them plain. I’m going to see if I can work on that to make it less obvious and will update the post. We do love them anyhow with all kinds of toppings, but our favorite is Homemade Nut Butter and some honey or jam.
Tips and Tricks for these Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Flour Type: I like to make these easy gluten-free drop biscuitswith whatever mix of flours I have on hand. I’m not a perfectionist when it comes to flour usage in gluten-free baking. I typically do, however, like to:
– use some sweet brown rice as it adds a bit of stickiness to baked goods
– use a blend of flours since they work much better than just one type of flour
– not too much buckwheat or quinoa flour as they tend to have an aftertaste
– add at least some homemade oat flour for an “oat-ey” and nutty taste
See my Gluten-Free Baking Tips for more helpful ideas for flour combinations to use in this easy biscuit recipe.
- Light or Hearty?: This recipe makes a “hearty” biscuit. If you want a lighter biscuit and your diet permits it, then please use some white flour as a sub for some of the whole grain.
- Flavor Notes – this biscuit is a little “baking soda-y”–that’s just the way that they are. If time permits I will work on an update.
Recipe Notes
- Gluten-free Baking Help: For help with baking gluten-free, see my Gluten-Free Baking Tips.
- Baking Powder Alternative: If you would like to make your own baking powder, see Homemade Baking Powder. To avoid the starch, use 1 2/3 teaspoons baking soda and a splash more of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar instead of baking powder.
- Buttermilk Alternative: To make your own buttermilk, put 1/8 cup lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (I use this organic option) in a measuring cup and add enough milk to make 2 cups. You can use any milk or milk alternative like Easiest Coconut Milk or Easiest Almond Milk)
5-Ingredient Easy Biscuit Recipe (gluten free and vegan options)
This Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe is gluten-free & vegan and full of healthy whole grains–fabulous for most any special diet.
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Course: Breads, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Keyword: Easy Gluten-free Biscuit Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 42 biscuits
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole grain flour (we use GF flour)
- 5 teaspoons baking powder (6 1/4 baking powder if using GF flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (1 1/4 if using GF flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk (or DIY vegan option–see above notes)
- 3 tablespoons oil (I like to use coconut oil, melted)
Instructions
Add all dry ingredients to a bowl. Mix well.
Combine milk mixture (or buttermilk) and oil.
Add wets to dries and stir until just mixed and then beat another 10 strokes.
Drop large golf-ball sized balls of dough onto a baking stone or cookie sheet, at least 2″ apart.
Bake in a 425 degree preheated oven for 12 – 15 minutes until lightly-browned.
Notes
- Gluten-free Baking Help: For help with baking gluten-free, see my Gluten-Free Baking Tips.
- Baking Powder Alternative: If you would like to make your own baking powder, see Homemade Baking Powder. To avoid the starch, use 1 2/3 teaspoons baking soda and a splash more of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar instead of baking powder.
- Buttermilk Alternative: To make your own buttermilk, put 1/8 cup lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (I use this organic option) in a measuring cup and add enough milk to make 2 cups. You can use any milk or milk alternative like Easiest Coconut Milk or Easiest Almond Milk)
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 7g
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If you like easy recipes like this easy biscuit recipe, here are some more easy recipes we love:
Just remember tomake extra vegan biscuits (or any of these other recipes), then drop them in the freezer (don’t drop them too hard–m’kay?) for busy days in the future :-).
– Homemade Protein Bars
– Low-Carb Oat Bran Muffins
– Silky SmoothBean Fudge– Nut Butter Truffles
Do you have a favorite “grab and go” snack or baked good to share?
What would you serveyour Easy Drop Biscuits with?
