These 30-minute keto biscuits are tender and flavorful. They smell so good as they bake and are perfect with a pat of butter.
These incredibly tender keto biscuits are made with almond flour. They require a prep time of just 15 minutes and then spend 15 more minutes in the oven before they are ready. Lacking starch and gluten, they are not the same as traditional biscuits. However, they are delicious. Try them with butter - they are so good! They also freeze well, so I often make a double batch.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.
- Sour cream: I recommend using full-fat sour cream. For a dairy-free version, use mayonnaise.
- Almond flour: Please use superfine almond flour and measure it by weight, not volume.
- Baking powder: Please make sure it's fresh and not expired. If you need it to be gluten-free, verify that, too.
Flavor Variations
- Make cheese biscuits by adding parmesan and spices. These are great with no-bean chili.
- Make sweet biscuits by adding vanilla extract and a sweetener, as I do in this recipe for keto strawberry shortcake.
Instructions
It's surprisingly easy to make these biscuits - easier, in fact, than making traditional ones. The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.
Simply mix all the ingredients in one bowl. Scoop out six mounds of the mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. There's no need to flatten them.
Bake the biscuits for about 15 minutes in a preheated 350°F oven.
Slice them and top with butter. See how fluffy and tender they are!
Home run in these! 3 batches so far, and they came out great. We tried ¼ cup of shredded cheese and some herbs, and those were a hit, too. Thank you for the photos of the steps. With the cheese, it required adding almond flour until it looked right. This is both an easy recipe and very delicious. Easy and Tasty… Sounds like a winner to me! Highly recommend!
Zach
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Preventing Flat Biscuits
Over the many years I've been making this recipe, I have determined that the main reason these biscuits sometimes come out flat is that the batter is too thin. The batter should be thick, and the biscuit mounds should hold their shape on the pan and not spread at all before baking.
See the photos below for comparison. The first photo (on the top) shows thick batter that usually produces nicely shaped biscuits. The second photo shows a thinner batter that can result in relatively flat biscuits.
There are many reasons for getting thin batter, including different almond flour brands, different egg sizes (large eggs can differ in size), and measuring the ingredients by volume instead of weight.
My best advice is to look at the batter and decide for yourself. If it doesn't look like the first picture, add an extra half-ounce (two tablespoons) of almond flour.
Recipe FAQs
You can substitute whole-milk plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream, but sour cream is better in terms of flavor and texture.
No. You won't be able to shape these biscuits by hand. The dough is too sticky for that. Instead, treat them as drop biscuits and use a scoop to drop them on the baking sheet.
While not mandatory, sifting the almond flour through a fine-mesh strainer eliminates clumps. See the photos below for a visual demonstration of how I do it - I add the flour to a fine-mesh strainer and push it through the strainer into the mixing bowl with the back of a spoon. You can see the fluffy, clump-free result in the second photo.
Keto biscuits are best when eaten warm. If you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Place them on paper towels to absorb extra moisture. You can also freeze the leftovers in freezer bags. Briefly reheat them in the microwave before enjoying them.
Serving Suggestions
- I usually make these biscuits for breakfast. They are wonderful on their own or with spreads such as butter, sugar-free jam (I love this brand), almond butter, walnut butter, and keto hazelnut spread.
- They are also good when topped with blueberry compote or strawberry compote.
- You can use these biscuits to make a keto breakfast sandwich - fill them with deli meat or bacon, cheese, and an egg.
- I sometimes use them as the base for keto strawberry shortcake.
- Need more topping ideas? See the photo below! In addition to butter and jam, I topped the biscuits with cream cheese and smoked salmon, sliced hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and brie.
Recipe Card
Tender and Fluffy Keto Biscuits
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Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt - see notes below
- 1 cup superfine almond flour - 4 ounces
- 2 teaspoons baking powder - fresh; gluten-free if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, and salt.
- Using a rubber spatula, mix in the almond flour followed by the baking powder. The batter should be thick, as shown in the photo. If it's thinner than this, add ½ ounce (2 tablespoons) of almond flour.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, place six mounds of the batter on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Do not flatten the mounds.
- Bake until golden, for 15-17 minutes. Don't overbake or they will be dry.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- If you plan to serve these biscuits with jam or honey, use just a pinch of salt.
- I recommend Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour. One cup of this flour weighs 4 ounces. It's best to measure almond flour by weight rather than by volume. Please don't use coarse almond meal in this recipe.
- Don't try to shape these biscuits by hand. The dough is too sticky for that. Treat them as drop biscuits, and use a scoop to drop them on the baking sheet.
- Flat biscuits are usually the result of batter that is too thin. See the photo in step 3 above - the batter should be thick, and the biscuits should hold their shape on the pan and not spread at all before they are put in the oven. If your batter seems thinner than the one shown, add an extra ½ ounce (2 tablespoons) of almond flour.
- These biscuits are best when eaten warm. If you have leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge on paper towels for up to 4 days. Briefly reheat them in the microwave before enjoying them.
- You can easily double this recipe and make 12 biscuits. They freeze well, and you can thaw them directly in the microwave.
Nutrition per Serving
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Michelle says
Delicious! Quick and easy.
Vered DeLeeuw says
I'm so glad you liked these biscuits, Michelle! Thank you for leaving a comment.
rhonda says
These are the best keto biscuits I have had. Easy to make.
Vered DeLeeuw says
Yay! I'm so glad you like these biscuits, Rhonda!
Tina says
My husband has diabetes and we are both celiac. These biscuits came out awesome and fit in with our special needs very nicely. I used 4 ounces of Blue Diamond finely sifted almond flour instead of Bob's Redmill. Will be making these again. Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe.
Vered DeLeeuw says
I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed these biscuits, Tina! Thank you for leaving a comment.
Linnea Sparkles says
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Linnea,
You can substitute whole-milk plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream. However, I have found that sour cream is better in terms of flavor and texture.
Aimee Orr says
I was wondering if the biscuits come out dry since there is no gluten. Most baking recipes tell you to add xantham gum to help it not be so dry. So, do the biscuits come out with a dry texture?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Aimee,
Great question! No, these biscuits are not dry.
Melissa Perry says
What baking changes should I make if I want to make larger biscuits (to use for breakfast sandwiches)?
Vered DeLeeuw says
I would double the recipe, use a 4-tablespoon scoop, and bake them for around 20 minutes or until golden and set.
Amanda Reed says
I doubled this recipe and added a tablespoon of allulose, since I normally add a little sugar to my biscuits. They turned out amazing and the family raved about them. These will be my new go-to biscuit. I think they would be great with some shredded cheese and garlic, or even as a sweet biscuit/scone with more allulose and some cinnamon, or orange extract with a few chopped dried cranberries... either way, topped with a bit of keto icing (swerve & almond milk). These are definitely a winner. I've bookmarked it!
Vered DeLeeuw says
I love your ideas, Amanda! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Chase says
They taste great, but they came out flat (baking powder was included). Any tips?
Vered DeLeeuw says
I assume you used the recommended super-fine almond flour and fresh baking powder?
If so, I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what caused them to be flat.
Lizabeth says
Sometimes, because of the kind of aluminum-free baking powder I use, if it takes too long before I put them in the oven, they won't rise enough. Once the batter is wet, I have to be quick! Hope that helps.
Amanda Reed says
Hi Chase! Almond flour can vary a bit in size of grind, and sour cream can also vary in thickness. My original batter was a bit thin and didn't mound up at all so I added more almond flour until it was more like a dough than a batter. Perhaps you needed to do the same?
Sally says
These were amazing! I've never had a better biscuit. Thank you!!
Vered DeLeeuw says
So glad you liked them, Sally. 🙂
Nancy says
Do they have a a strong baking powder flavor?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Nancy,
Nothing that I can detect.
Lisa says
I need a bit of clarification on the carb count. 🙂 Two biscuits are 10 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fiber, so the net carbs are 5 grams for two biscuits?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Yes, Lisa. That would be correct.