Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits

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Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits
50 min.
8
200kcal

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Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits: A Delightful Side Dish

For those following a gluten-free diet, the thought of enjoying a warm, flaky biscuit might seem like a distant memory. However, with this easy and delicious Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits recipe, you can indulge in that comforting side dish once again. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a accompaniment to your favorite meal, these biscuits are a game-changer.

In just 50 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, making it a fantastic option for gatherings or family meals. Each biscuit clocks in at around 200 calories, allowing you to enjoy the satisfaction of a homemade biscuit without the guilt. The blend of sorghum flour, tapioca flour, and cornstarch, along with the magic of guar gum, ensures these biscuits rise beautifully, achieving that perfect texture we all crave.

The star of this recipe is the buttermilk, which not only adds a tangy flavor but also helps create a tender crumb within the biscuit. To keep things simple, the dough comes together with a mix of cold butter and vegetable shortening, ensuring a flaky texture that's the hallmark of a great biscuit.

Equipped with just a handful of tools—including a blender and a pastry brush—this recipe is accessible to both novice bakers and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you're looking to recreate a nostalgic favorite or simply want to explore the delicious possibilities of gluten-free baking, these Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Once baked to golden perfection, these biscuits are best enjoyed warm, with a pat of butter, a drizzle of agave syrup, or your favorite preserves. So why wait? Let's transform your kitchen into a biscuit bakery and savor every delicious bite.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • cup cornstarch 
  • teaspoon xantham gum 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt fine
  • 0.3 cup sorghum flour 
  • 0.5 cup tapioca flour for dusting plus more the work surface
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold
  • tablespoons shortening cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • cake form
  • spatula
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Using a pastry brush, coat a 9-inch round cake pan with half of the melted butter. Set the pan and the remaining melted butter aside.
  2. Place the cornstarch, tapioca flour, sorghum flour, baking powder, guar gum, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine and break up any lumps. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the cold butter and vegetable shortening into the dry ingredients until they are pea-size pieces.
  3. Add the buttermilk and stir with a rubber spatula just until the dough forms a ball.Turn the dough onto a work surface dusted with tapioca flour and knead just until smooth, about 3 to 4 turns (do not overwork the dough). Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick disk about 6 inches in diameter.Using a 2-inch round cutter dipped in tapioca flour to prevent sticking, cut out as many biscuits as possible. Form the scraps into another 1-inch-thick disk and continue to cut biscuits until you have 8 total. Discard the remaining scraps. Arrange the biscuits in a circle in the prepared pan about 1/4 inch apart (the center of the pan will be empty).
  4. Brush the tops of the biscuits with all of the remaining melted butter.
  5. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. Serve warm with butter, agave syrup, or preserves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories200kcal
Protein2.66%
Fat45.4%
Carbs51.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.38
Glycemic Load
0.83
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7108695403389%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.93kcal
10%
Fat:10.18g
15.67%
Saturated Fat:4.49g
28.04%
Carbohydrates:26.21g
8.74%
Net Carbohydrates:25.52g
9.28%
Sugar:1.54g
1.71%
Cholesterol:14.59mg
4.86%
Sodium:338.3mg
14.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.34g
2.69%
Calcium:124.81mg
12.48%
Phosphorus:73.48mg
7.35%
Vitamin A:180.7IU
3.61%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.26%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.13%
Vitamin K:3.25µg
3.1%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.04%
Selenium:2.07µg
2.96%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.89%
Fiber:0.69g
2.76%
Iron:0.47mg
2.59%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.45%
Magnesium:8.49mg
2.12%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.87%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.71%
Potassium:55.73mg
1.59%
Copper:0.02mg
1.25%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.22%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.2%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.12%
Source:Chow