Tall and Fluffy Gluten Free Biscuits

 Here’s a recipe for Tall and Fluffy Gluten-Free Biscuits that are soft, buttery, and perfect for breakfast, dinner, or as a side to your favorite meal!

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (use a blend that contains xanthan gum)

1 tablespoon baking powder (make sure it's gluten-free)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 cup cold dairy-free butter (or regular butter, if not dairy-free), cubed

3/4 cup cold dairy-free milk (or regular milk)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (helps with texture)

1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for a slight sweetness)

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and garlic powder (if using).

3. Cut in the cold butter:

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use a fork or two knives to do this.

4. Add wet ingredients:

In a small bowl, combine the cold dairy-free milk, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup (if using). Stir to combine.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky.

5. Form the biscuits:

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour) and gently knead it 2-3 times to bring it together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Use a round biscuit cutter (or a drinking glass) to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise properly.

Gather any leftover dough, pat it down again, and cut out more biscuits.

6. Bake the biscuits:

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. For even taller biscuits, place them close together.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.

7. Serve:

Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them with butter, jam, or as a side to your favorite meal!

These Tall and Fluffy Gluten-Free Biscuits are light, flaky, and perfect for any occasion, from a weekend brunch to a comforting dinner side!