19 Comfort Food Biscuit Recipes -Nothing says down-home cooking like buttery, flaky biscuits hot out of the oven. Celebrate their cozy deliciousness with these 25 recipes, including various biscuit types. I’ve also included a few of their cousins and some insanely good biscuit spreads and gravies.
![Easy biscuit recipes for delicious comfort food](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/biscuit-collection.png)
I’m sure biscuits are the OG comfort food—buttery and tender on the inside, with that lovely crispy exterior. Just thinking about them will make your mouth water! Everything about biscuits – the smell, the taste, the texture – is pure baking perfection.
Once you master a basic biscuit recipe, there is so much you can do with them because they’re nothing if not versatile. Add fruit, gravy, chocolate sauce, and the list goes on. Whether looking for a classic just-like-grandma-used-to-make recipe or something a little more creative, this list has got you covered.
FAQs
There are three main secrets to most biscuit recipes. First, if your recipe calls for butter, make sure it’s cold. Second, don’t overwork the dough. Finally, measure your ingredients accurately – a kitchen scale is a good investment.
They are certainly similar, but scones don’t have the lard and buttermilk biscuits usually have. That makes them slightly denser and less flaky. Scones are generally sweeter and may have fruit in the dough.
Usually, a tough biscuit comes down to overworking the dough. Only mix biscuit dough enough for it to come together for the best results.
Yes, you can! A gluten-free friend told me her favorite store-bought mix is Pamela’s gluten-free all-purpose flour. But she added a little extra milk for the right texture. She also said that Pillsbury gluten-free flour also does well.
Comfort Food Biscuit Recipes
![Insanely comforting Honey Butter Biscuits with honey butter and honey ready for drizzling. A must-have on your list of essential biscuit recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4909-e1702406364957.jpg)
1. Easy Honey Butter Biscuits
Flaky and tender, just like a traditional biscuit should be, this easy honey biscuit recipe is all that and more! They’re a touch sweet, with some honey added to the dough. To amp up the sweetness, slather it with a good dose of honey butter or strawberry butter. You can serve these with a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner and a cup of ginger tea for an afternoon snack.
![Insanely comforting Honey Butter Biscuits with honey butter and honey ready for drizzling](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_4909-e1702406364957-300x300.jpg)
![Enjoying into a comfort food Buttermilk Drop Biscuits with a cup of coffee](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2890-scaled.jpg)
2. Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
These bad boys are classic biscuits, simplified. With a few simple ingredients, making them is as easy as mixing, dumping, and baking. Buttermilk biscuits have never been easier or more delicious.
![Insanely easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits ready to enjoy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2828-300x300.jpg)
![A basket full of light and fluffy angel biscuits ready to enjoy. A favorite on any list of biscuit recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_8095.jpg)
3. Angel Biscuits
These little beauties are so delicate. The texture is somewhere between bread and biscuit, making them insanely light and fluffy. They go great with savory meals but are also lovely for a quick snack or a standalone breakfast. Or pair them with other sweet treats, like banana nut bread or strawberry bread.
![Brushing fresh-from-the-oven angel biscuits with butter](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_8056-2-120x120.jpg)
![A mouthwatering stack of sweet potato biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_8093e.jpg)
4. Sweet Potato Biscuits
This is such a fun spin on regular old biscuits. Sweet potato biscuits are a gorgeous orange color, only require six ingredients, and are ultra moist. These are always a hit when the family gathers around the table. Plus, they are an excellent complement to classic Southern dishes like black-eyed peas and collards or fried chicken gizzards.
![Delicious and fresh from the oven sweet potato biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_7786e-150x149.jpg)
![Red Lobster cheddar biscuits with an insider view](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_8697.jpg)
5. Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
These copycats are remarkably easy to whip up and just as addictive as their restaurant counterparts. Plus, you’ll save a pretty penny making them at home. (Be real; half of the excitement of dinner at Red Lobster is the biscuits! 😜 For a Red Lobster mood without the price tag, try them with fun seafood dishes like seafood pasta or lobster bisque.
![Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits – Buttery, moist, and tender with a slightly crusty outside](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_8810-150x150.jpg)
![Slathering hot from the oven biscuits with butter](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2606.jpg)
6. Butter Biscuits
Six simple ingredients give you buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with the softest center to ever grace your palate. All home cooks should have this one on their list of essential biscuit recipes. They’re incredibly versatile and will pair well with just about any meal. You can also serve them with creme anglaise or chocolate gravy for a snack or dessert.
![Brushing butter biscuits with extra melted butter](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_2563-150x150.jpg)
![Biscuits on plate w/honey butter](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_2156.jpg)
7. 3-Ingredient Biscuits
If you thought six ingredients was pretty good, how about amazing biscuits with only three ingredients? With self-rising flour, butter, and buttermilk, you can have fluffy, delicious biscuits ready in under half an hour. Serve them up with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage for the win. 🙌
![Three-Ingredient Biscuits in Basket](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_2214-150x150.jpg)
![Biscuits with honey dipper on a white plate](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5295.jpg)
8. Fluffy Cathead Biscuits
Biscuits as big as a cat’s head? Yep! These biscuits are enormous, slightly denser than your average biscuit, delightfully tender, and no kneading required. Serve them with Southern fried catfish and coleslaw, and watch your tribe devour them.
![Biscuits with honey dipper on a white plate](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5295-150x150.jpg)
![Flaky Homemade Biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_6657.jpg)
9. Flaky Homemade Biscuits
These buttery biscuits boast seriously flaky layers. While there’s definitely some folding and rolling involved here, the result is well worth the effort. Biscuits like these are ultra-indulgent and go great with Southern-style breakfasts or soups. I like pairing them with broccoli cheese soup or tomato basil soup.
![Flaky Homemade Biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_6632-150x150.jpg)
![Southern buttermilk biscuits ready to drizzle with honey to complete anyone's list of biscuit recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_5555.jpg)
10. Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Always a Southern comfort food classic, these buttermilk biscuits will disappear almost as fast as they hit the table. They’re the ideal side for a plate of eggs and bacon or chicken and gravyand are super simple to make.
![Southern buttermilk biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_5626-1-120x120.jpg)
![A basket full of freshly baked cream biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_7587-2.jpg)
11. Light and Fluffy Cream Biscuits
Cream biscuits are stress-free biscuits. With no cutting or grating of butter involved, they come together in just 20 minutes. They turn out moist and fluffy every time. Pair them with a sausage egg casserole and breakfast potatoes for an amazing start to your day.
![19 Easy Biscuit Recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_7722-2-120x120.jpg)
Biscuits and Gravy Recipes
![Enjoying a bowl of Creamy Chicken and Biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2597.jpg)
12. Creamy Chicken and Biscuits
This creamy, saucy chicken baked in a casserole dish under a fluffy layer of biscuits is ridiculously good. It’s the perfect way to turn biscuits into a full-on meal. Enjoy it with a side salad and a glass of sweet iced tea for a satiating Southern meal.
![Creamy Chicken and Biscuits with peas and carrots and decadent creamy gravy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_2559-e1699469287531-300x300.jpg)
![biscuit topped with chocolate gravy and strawberries](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5232.jpg)
13. Southern Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
Some people are put off by the idea of chocolate gravy poured over biscuits. But once you try the luscious pourable chocolate sauce dousing the light, buttery biscuits, there’s no turning back. Try the sauce over strawberry biscuits for an amazing twist. 😍
![Biscuits Topped with Chocolate Gravy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5212-150x150.jpg)
![Biscuit recipes with sausage and gravy with a fruit salad for pure comfort food](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_1976.jpg)
14. Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Flaky, buttery biscuits smothered in a creamy sausage gravy sauce are always a winning breakfast. In this recipe, you can spice things up with Creole seasoning if you dare. This dish is super filling, although you may want to add a cup of coffee to the menu. 😉
![Biscuits and Sausage Gravy for decadent soul food](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_1919-3-120x120.jpg)
Scone Recipes
![Raspberry white chocolate scones perfect for Mother's Day](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_3021.jpg)
15. Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
Meet Biscuit’s cousin, the scone. Sans lard and buttermilk, scones are a little denser and generally sweeter, but the baking principles are the same. Fruit and white chocolate, what could be better?
![Raspberry white chocolate scones perfect for Mother's Day](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_3021-120x120.jpg)
![A decadent plateful of chocolate chip scones drizzled with glaze](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5864.jpg)
16. Chocolate Chip Scones
This chocolate chip scone is golden on the outside and tender on the inside, with the perfect amount of chocolate in every bite. It makes a lovely breakfast or afternoon snack, especially if you pair it with a chai tea latte or a pumpkin spice latte.
![A decadent plateful of chocolate chip scones drizzled with glaze](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5864-300x300.jpg)
![Orange Cranberry Scones drizzled with decadent glaze](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_1326-a93a42d6-14bd-4602-b0bb-06c8fc1d6837.jpg)
17. Cranberry Orange Scones
These scones are bursting with flavor. Tart, sweet, and tangy flavors combine in each tender bite. Serve them with tropical fruit salad and orange curd for a refreshing breakfast or afternoon snack.
![Orange Cranberry Scones drizzled with decadent glaze](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_1326-a93a42d6-14bd-4602-b0bb-06c8fc1d6837-150x150.jpg)
![Lemon Blueberry Scones on a plate with extra glaze](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_1118.jpg)
18. Lemon Blueberry Scones
Lemon and blueberry complement each other so well. These guys are perfect for afternoon tea time, an after-school snack, or breakfast on the go. You can serve them with clotted cream (heavy cream heated slightly until it clots) and jam or homemade lemon curd. (Recipes below)
![Lemon Blueberry Scones served on a plate with a dip](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lemon-Blueberry-Scones-Final-3-150x150.jpg)
![Johnny cakes for your list of great biscuit recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3596.jpg)
19. Johnny Cakes
Johnny cakes aren’t quite a scone but are similar to both scones and biscuits. This quick Caribbean bread is lightly sweetened and made with coconut milk for a subtle tropical flavor. Serve them with Caribbean meals like Jamaican ackee and saltfish, or enjoy them for breakfast with fresh Jamaican carrot juice.
![19 Easy Biscuit Recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Johnny-Cakes-120x120.jpg)
Sweet and Savory Spreads to Pair With Biscuit Recipes
![Clotted Cream on any of your biscuit recipes is soul satisfying](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3818-1.jpg)
1. Clotted Cream
Clotted cream is a dream. It pairs beautifully with biscuits, scones, and waffles. This British staple is sweet, tangy, and ultra-creamy. It makes the perfect topping for any biscuit recipe.
![Clotted Cream](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3831-150x150.jpg)
![Homemade Gravy in a gravy boat ready to pour over mashed potatoes or biscuits](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0271-2.jpg)
2. Homemade Gravy
Down-home cooking ain’t nothing without a good brown gravy, IMHO. Pour this smooth and savory deliciousness over a biscuit, and you’ll be head over heels after just one bite. Serve it with other gravy-loving mains like mashed potatoes and fried pork chops.
![a bowl full of gravy](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_9519-150x150.jpg)
![Strawberry butter ready to spread on your biscuits, bread, or cake](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Strawberry-Butter-3.jpg)
3. Strawberry Butter
This spread is so pretty! It’s perfectly pink and tastes amazing with ripe strawberries, butter, and your choice of sweetener. Spread it on biscuits, scones, johnny cakes, or waffles—the sky’s the limit!
![Freshly made strawberry butter ready to make your baked delight even better](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Strawberry-Butter-1-e1706551561362-300x300.jpg)
![Lemon Curd ready to spread over biscuit from your favorite recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_1195.jpg)
4. Lemon Curd
Tart and tangy, yet sweet and creamy, lemon curd is so delicious I could eat it by the spoonfuls. Definitely use it on biscuits and scones.
![lemon curd](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lemon-curd-150x150.jpg)
![Orange curd ready to enjoy over biscuits or cake](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0138.jpg)
5. Orange Curd
Equally tangy but slightly less tart, orange curd is another delightful addition to any biscuit recipe.
![19 Easy Biscuit Recipes](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0138-1-120x120.jpg)
![Cream cheese fruit dip delivers deliciousness for the family](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3669-1.jpg)
6. Fruit Dip
Fruit dip is great on a fruit tray or fruity charcuterie board, but did you know it tastes great on biscuits and scones, too? Try it; you’ll love it!
![Dipping a pineapple chunk into insanely delicious cream cheese fruit dip](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3724-1-150x150.jpg)
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