Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and granulated sugar.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the homemade vegan buttermilk, full fat coconut milk, and maple syrup.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
