25 Homemade Biscuit Recipes to Make From Scratch

Here's an old family recipe you don't want to miss. An ample amount of baking powder (four teaspoons, to be exact) ensures beautifully tall biscuits. 

People can't get enough of these humongous biscuits — this recipe has more than 3,000 rave reviews from happy Allrecipes users. You can prepare the dough up to a day in advance, according to recipes creator John Pickett. 

A hint of maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness to these fluffy bacon-packed biscuits. This whole recipe comes together in just about half an hour. 

It doesn't get much easier than this four-ingredient recipe. "If you can stir, you can make cream biscuits," says Chef John. "They are so light, moist, flaky, and perfect, you're going to be shocked."

Every baker needs to have to have a good buttermilk biscuit recipe on file. Tip: If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can still make this recipe! Easily make a substitute with just regular milk and lemon juice. 

Where do these biscuits get their unique name? Their size and shape is said to be reminiscent of a cat's head! "Always always always use White Lily flour for the fluffiest biscuits," recommends recipe creator Hollinhead77.

You don't need eggs or milk to make this easy recipe! Cold, non-fat Greek yogurt will get the job done in this case. 

Sriracha gives these easy biscuits a spicy kick. This recipe only calls for a tablespoon of the hot sauce, but you can use more or less to taste. 

Use leftover sweet potatoes to make this autumnal breakfast. "By forming and folding dough, we develop beautifully buttery layers and avoid overmixing," says Chef John.

You need just three ingredients you probably already have on hand to make these moist biscuits: mayonnaise, self-rising flour, and milk. 

No milk? No problem! This savory recipe calls for a cup of tomato-vegetable juice cocktail.

Don't throw out those leftover mashed potatoes! Your favorite side dish is the secret ingredient that makes these tender biscuits so delicious. 

Fresh thyme gives this cheesy recipe a welcome pop of color and flavor. Serve these biscuits for breakfast or as a side dish. 

Cheese is folded and layered into the dough, according to Chef John, so "we get all the cheesy flavor without making the biscuit too dense."

Use coconut milk and non-dairy butter to make these vegan-friendly biscuits. They come together in just under half an hour. 

Almond flour and a block of cream cheese make these cheesy biscuits perfect for people following the keto diet. 

What's with the name? These biscuits are literally swimming in butter before baking, so there's no need to add more butter before serving. 

Put your sourdough discard to good use with this easy drop biscuit recipe. You only need to set aside about five minutes of prep time. 

A buttered cast iron skillet makes the best buttermilk biscuits anywhere, according to recipe creator Stormy1800.

Brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and pumpkin puree make these warm and cozy biscuits perfect for cool weather. 

Recipe creator Jennifer says this recipe won the "champion ribbon" at a county fair. These sweet biscuits are perfect for breakfast or for dessert. 

These light-as-air biscuits have three leavening ingredients (yeast, baking soda, and baking powder) to thank for their tender and flaky texture. 

According to recipe creator Zhora Autumn, these peppery biscuits make great miniature ham sandwiches. If you don't have sweet potatoes on hand, pumpkin puree will work just as well. 

Gluten-free substitutions — like sorghum flour, millet flour, rice flour, and tapioca starch — make these the perfect biscuits for people with gluten sensitivities. 

Make these top-rated biscuits with just a few kitchen staples. Reviewers say they taste remarkably similar to the biscuits you can get from a certain fast food chain.