Last Updated on March 13, 2023
If you are a fan of King Arthur's line of baking products, you will love these delicious King Arthur gluten-free biscuits. Both of these recipes are full of flavor while also being gluten-free, which is great for anyone with an intolerance to gluten. These are definitely some recipes you want to keep on hand.
These King Arthur gluten-free biscuits pair well with so many things, such as sausage gravy, eggs, and jam. They are versatile and are great for serving at breakfast or with tea. These gluten-free baking mix recipes are relatively simple to make, so you don't need to have any prior baking experience.
What You Will Need For These King Arthur Gluten-Free Biscuits
Ingredients For Flaky Biscuits
- 1 ¾ cups King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons butter, cold, cut into squares
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons honey
For Drop Biscuits
- 1 ½ cups King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1 large egg
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 2 ½" biscuit cutter
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- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Scoop
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Step-by-Step Instructions
For Flaky Biscuits
Step One: Whisk the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, xanthan gum, baking powder, and baking soda.
Step Two: Add the Butter
Cut in the butter until it is in chunks about the size of a nickel.
Step Three: Add Buttermilk and Honey
In a small bowl, mix together the buttermilk and honey. Pour it into the dry ingredients and mix together until the dough comes together. There should be only a few dry crumbs in the mixture.
Step Four: Fold the Dough
Add the dough onto parchment paper that has been dusted with cornstarch. Using the paper, fold the dough over on itself eight times. Pat down to ½ inch in thickness between each fold.
Step Five: Cut the Dough
After the last fold, pat the dough down to ½-3/4 inch. Using your biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits until all the dough is used.
Step Six: Chill the Biscuits
On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper place your biscuits. Put in the freezer while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step Seven: Bale the Biscuits
Once the oven is preheated, take the biscuits out of the freezer and brush the tops with buttermilk. Bake them for 15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Serve the biscuits warm
Step-by-Step Instructions
For Drop Biscuits
Step One: Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Tray
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
Step Two: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Step Three: Mix Together the Cream and Egg
In a small bowl, mix together the cream and egg until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix together until a dough forms.
Step Four: Bake the Biscuits
Scoop the biscuits into round balls, around the size of ping pongs. Top the biscuits with cream, milk, or butter for flavor.
Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, until they have risen all the way through. Serve the biscuits warm.
Servings and Preparation Time - King Arthur Gluten-free Biscuit Recipes
Flaky Biscuits
Drop Biscuits
Tips and Tricks
These King Arthur flour gluten-free biscuits should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-4 days. They can also be kept in the fridge for up to a week.
You can also freeze these biscuits as well. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container for 3-6 months in the freezer. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for an hour.
If you are a cheese-lover, you can reduce the butter in the flaky biscuits by ¼ cup and add one cup of your favorite cheese. You can add cheddar, parmesan, and pepper jack, among other choices as well. For a more savory flavor, you can add a teaspoon of your favorite herbs or spices such as rosemary, basil, garlic, and parsley.
King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Recipes
These King Arthur gluten-free biscuits are two great recipes for making biscuits. While they are designed for people with gluten intolerance, anyone can enjoy these yummy biscuits. They are packed full of delicious flavor making them great for breakfast or any meal.
You can use King Arthur gluten-free all-purpose flour to make a variety of different recipes such as cookies, brownies, cakes, and pizza dough. While sometimes you can substitute gluten-free flour for a ratio of 1:1 without adjusting the recipe, that is not always the case.
In some cases, you can replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free and xanthan gum. The typical rule of thumb is to add ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum for every cup of flour the recipe calls for. The xanthan gum does the job of gluten in your recipe so your baked goods will have the right texture.
It is best to use recipes that are designed to be made with gluten-free flour. Gluten is often an important aspect of baking as it contributes to the texture of baked goods. In some recipes, replacing all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour will cause changes to the texture and flavor of the baked good.
Fortunately, King Arthur has some wonderful recipes created to be used with their gluten-free flour. They are specifically adapted to work with gluten-free flour for truly delicious results that are gluten-free. They even make gluten-free mixes to make your baking even easier.
Does King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour Have Xanthan Gum?
King Arthur's gluten-free flour does not contain xanthan gum. However, many recipes that use gluten-free flour call for xanthan gum.
Since gluten works as a binding agent in many recipes, gluten-free flour needs something in place of it to recreate that binding nature. Fortunately, that can be found by adding xanthan gum to your recipe. By adding xanthan gum with your gluten-free flour you can create elasticity and stickiness in doughs and batters.
Xanthan gum is a type of food additive that works as a thickening agent, or as a stabilizer to prevent separation. It is commonly used in sauces, dressings, ice cream, yogurt, and gluten-free baking.
Typically, ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum is used for every cup of gluten-free flour. However, in some recipes, you may need to increase the amount of xanthan gum used. Typically, you never want to use more than one tablespoon of xanthan gum in a recipe as it could cause your baked goods to be too sticky or gummy.
For example, the King Arthur gluten-free biscuits that are flaky call for one teaspoon of xanthan gum. This helps give the biscuits their delicious and flaky texture.
Where To Buy King Arthur Gluten-Free Baking Mix
You can buy King Arthur gluten-free flour and baking mixes at most grocery stores. It will generally be with the other baking ingredients. However, in some cases, it may be sold in gluten-free sections.
You can also purchase King Arthur gluten-free flour and baking mixes online as well. There are several varieties available to meet your baking needs.
Delicious King Arthur Gluten-Free Biscuit Recipes
Equipment
- For Flaky Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- 2 ½" biscuit cutter
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- For Drop Biscuits
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Scoop
Ingredients
For Flaky Gluten-Free Biscuits
- 1 ¾ cups King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons butter cold, cut into squares
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons honey
For Drop Biscuits
- 1 ½ cups King Arthur Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 2 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup heavy or whipping cream
- 1 large egg
Instructions
For Flaky Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Step One: Whisk the Dry Ingredients - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, xanthan gum, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the Butter - Cut in the butter until it is in chunks about the size of a nickel.
- Add Buttermilk and Honey - In a small bowl, mix together the buttermilk and honey. Pour it into the dry ingredients and mix together until the dough comes together. There should be only a few dry crumbs in the mixture.
- Fold the Dough - Add the dough onto parchment paper that has been dusted with cornstarch. Using the paper, fold the dough over on itself eight times. Pat down to ½ inch in thickness between each fold.
- Cut the Dough - After the last fold, pat the dough down to ½-3/4 inch. Using your biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits until all the dough is used.
- Chill the Biscuits - On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper place your biscuits. Put in the freezer while you preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bale the Biscuits - Once the oven is preheated, take the biscuits out of the freezer and brush the tops with buttermilk. Bake them for 15 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Serve the biscuits warm
For Drop Biscuits
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray - Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Farenheit. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Together the Cream and Egg - In a small bowl, mix together the cream and egg until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix together until a dough forms.
- Bake the Biscuits - Scoop the biscuits into round balls, around the size of ping pongs. Top the biscuits with cream, milk or butter for flavor.
- Bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, until they have risen all the way through. Serve the biscuits warm.
Notes
Tasty King Arthur Gluten-Free Biscuits
These biscuits are so delicious, you will have no idea they are gluten-free. They are full of flavor, with the option to add in your flavoring as well if desired. They go great with eggs, sausage gravy, and jam, and even by themselves, you won't be able to get enough of these King Arthur gluten-free biscuits.
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