If you love warm, soft and fluffy biscuits, then you will enjoy this Cracker Barrel Biscuits Recipe. These biscuits taste just like the ones from the famous restaurant. They are light, buttery and perfect with any meal.
You can enjoy them with butter, jam, gravy or honey. This Cracker Barrel Biscuits Recipe is simple, quick and very fun to make. You can make it with basic pantry items.
You will also learn helpful tips, serving ideas and answers to common questions. If you want to know how to make Cracker Barrel Biscuits, this blog will guide you step-by-step. Let’s make soft biscuits that melt in your mouth.
My Experience With This Cracker Barrel Biscuits
I love making these biscuits at home. The smell fills the kitchen in minutes. They rise so well and look very fluffy. The taste is warm and buttery. My family always asks for more. I enjoy making them on busy mornings. They also work great for dinner.
Recipe Card info
- Recipe Name: Cracker Barrel Biscuits
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Course: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 230 kcal per serving
Equipment List
- Mixing bowl
- Biscuit cutter or glass
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Pastry brush
Ingredients You Need for Cracker Barrel Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter (cut into cubes)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Items
Add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a bowl. Stir the dry mix well. - Cut in the Butter
Add cold butter cubes. Press into the flour until the mix looks crumbly. - Add the Buttermilk
Pour in cold buttermilk slowly. Stir until the dough comes together gently. - Shape the Dough
Place dough on a floured board. Press gently and keep the dough thick. - Cut the Biscuits
Use a cutter or glass. Press straight down for clean biscuit edges. - Place on Sheet
Place each biscuit on a baking sheet. Keep a little space between them. - Bake the Biscuits
Bake in a hot oven until golden brown. The biscuits should rise high. - Brush with Butter
Brush warm biscuits with melted butter. Let them rest for a few minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Use very cold butter for fluffy biscuits.
- Do not press the dough too much.
- Keep the dough thick to get tall biscuits.
- Use real buttermilk for the best taste.
- Bake in a very hot oven for great rise.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 |
| Carbs | 27g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Fat | 11g |
Serving Suggestions
These biscuits taste amazing with butter and honey. You can serve them with eggs, bacon or gravy for breakfast. They also taste great with soups, stews and roasted chicken. Warm biscuits always make any meal feel comforting.
Best Sides To Serve With
- Sausage gravy
- Scrambled eggs
- Fried chicken
- Mashed potatoes
- Fresh jam or jelly
- Creamy soups
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight box. Keep them at room temperature for one day. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for three days. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes. You can also warm them in an air fryer for a crisp top.
Cracker Barrel Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into cubes
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
Mix the Dry Items
- Add flour, baking powder, sugar and salt to a bowl. Stir the dry mix well.
Cut in the Butter
- Add cold butter cubes. Press into the flour until the mix looks crumbly.
Add the Buttermilk
- Pour in cold buttermilk slowly. Stir until the dough comes together gently.
Shape the Dough
- Place dough on a floured board. Press gently and keep the dough thick.
Cut the Biscuits
- Use a cutter or glass. Press straight down for clean biscuit edges.
Place on Sheet
- Place each biscuit on a baking sheet. Keep a little space between them.
Bake the Biscuits
- Bake in a hot oven until golden brown. The biscuits should rise high.
Brush with Butter
- Brush warm biscuits with melted butter. Let them rest for a few minutes.
Notes
- Use very cold butter for fluffy biscuits.
- Do not press the dough too much.
- Keep the dough thick to get tall biscuits.
- Use real buttermilk for the best taste.
- Bake in a very hot oven for great rise.
FAQs about Cracker Barrel Biscuits
1. Why are my biscuits not rising well?
Your biscuits may not rise if the butter was too soft or the oven was not hot enough. Cold butter and high heat help the biscuits lift and stay fluffy.
2. Can I use milk instead of buttermilk?
Yes, you can use milk with one teaspoon of lemon juice. But real buttermilk gives the biscuits a richer taste and softer texture.
3. How thick should biscuit dough be?
The dough should be at least one inch thick. Thin dough makes flat biscuits that do not rise nicely.
4. Can I freeze biscuit dough?
Yes, you can freeze biscuit dough before baking. Cut the biscuits and freeze them. Bake straight from the freezer.
5. Why are my biscuits dry?
Your biscuits may be dry if you added too much flour or baked them too long. Keep an eye on them in the oven.
Conclusion
This Cracker Barrel Biscuits Recipe is simple, quick and always delicious. You only need a few basic items to make warm, fluffy biscuits.
Now you know how to make Cracker Barrel Biscuits with ease. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Make them fresh for your family and watch them disappear fast. Happy baking!
Sara Collins is a food blogger at TastyDive. She shares simple and family-friendly recipes made with everyday ingredients. Her mission is to help home cooks enjoy tasty meals without stress.
