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Fluffy Vegan Biscuits that MELT in Your Mouth! Vegan biscuits: bake these flaky and tender plant-based biscuits from scratch. Perfect for breakfast or a savory

Fluffy Vegan Biscuits that MELT in Your Mouth!

Vegan biscuits: bake these flaky and tender plant-based biscuits from scratch. Perfect for breakfast or a savory side, simple and utterly delicious.
Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 5 1/2 cups 1:1 gluten free baking flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (1 1/2 sticks) very cold vegan butter
  • 2 cups homemade vegan buttermilk (2 tbsp apple cider vinegar then enough milk to fill 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. Cut the very cold vegan butter into small cubes. Add to the dry ingredients and cut in with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the homemade vegan buttermilk, full fat coconut milk, and maple syrup.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 3-4 times, then pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds (like a letter), then pat down again. Repeat this folding and patting 2-3 more times to create layers. Cut into desired biscuit shapes using a biscuit cutter or knife.
  6. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through. Brush with melted vegan butter immediately after removing from the oven.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Notes

- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing develops gluten, which leads to tough biscuits. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and the dough is shaggy.
- For extra flaky layers, chill the cut biscuits for 15-20 minutes before baking. This helps the butter stay cold and creates more steam, resulting in higher rise and distinct layers.
- If your biscuits don't rise enough, it might be due to old baking powder or soda. Always check their freshness before baking. I once had a batch fall flat and realized my baking powder was expired.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.