Gluten Free Biscuit Recipe without Xanthan Gum

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This Gluten Free Biscuit Recipe without Xanthan Gum is made with just 5 ingredients, and there’s even a dairy-free option! The best part is that these gluten free drop biscuits are ready in less than 20 minutes from start to finish!

I have to admit that these are not fluffy biscuits and they don’t have flaky layers, but they can be made quickly with a few simple ingredients, and they’re low in carbs. These dense biscuits are perfect for gluten free biscuits and gravy. So if you’re looking for easy delicious biscuits, you’ve come to the right place!

What the heck is a drop biscuit? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Instead of using a biscuit cutter to cut the dough into perfectly shaped biscuits, you will drop a spoonful of batter onto a baking sheet.

What ingredients you need to make homemade gluten free biscuits without xanthan gum:

• 1 cup almond flour (I prefer King Arthur brand)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup sour cream OR plain yogurt
• 1 egg 

How to make dairy-free biscuits:

This recipe is easy to make dairy free! Just replace the sour cream with vegan sour cream and voila!

How to make this easy gluten-free biscuit recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. In a medium bowl, mix egg and sour cream together
3. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, salt, and baking powder, and stir to combine
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and stir until combined
5. Using a spoon, drop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the gluten-free biscuit dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue until you have used all of the dough
6. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes, until edges become golden
7. Makes 6-8 biscuits

I have made these drop biscuits in several different kitchens, and the baking time varies between 8 and 12 minutes, depending on the size of your biscuits and your oven.

How to make Gluten Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits with this recipe:

Make biscuit dough per instructions above, and then add in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning. Bake according to directions above. When biscuits are done cooking, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter. It’s that simple to make Cheddar Bay Biscuits gluten free!

Drop biscuits are easy to make and taste delicious, and these gluten free, low carb biscuits are no exception! Traditional gluten free biscuits use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum, like Bob’s Red Mill or Cup4Cup. You’d also have to have ingredients like cold butter, a cup of milk, and apple cider vinegar. Then you’d have to use a rolling pin to roll out the dough and cut biscuits out of the dough in order to end up with fluffy gluten-free biscuits. But with this gluten-free drop biscuits recipe, you only need 5 simple ingredients, a spoon, and a large bowl, which makes them a great option the next time you want biscuits but don’t have a lot of time. With just 5-10 minutes of prep and then 8-12 minutes of baking, you’ll have perfect gluten free biscuits to pair enjoy with your breakfast or dinner!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Wrap biscuits in a damp paper towel and reheat for 1 minute in the microwave. Or reheat in the air fryer at 350° for about 4 minutes.

What to serve with Gluten Free Drop Biscuits:

Easy gluten free white country gravy

Gluten free fried chicken