Dairy-Free Buttermilk Biscuits

Fluffy, flaky, and wonderfully tender, these Dairy-Free Buttermilk Biscuits are the perfect plant-based alternative to the classic Southern favorite. Made with a clever combination of almond milk and fresh lemon juice to create a tangy, dairy-free buttermilk substitute, each bite delivers the familiar richness you love without any dairy. The cold dairy-free butter ensures buttery layers, while the folding technique guarantees irresistibly flaky results. Ready in just 30 minutes, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite soup or stew. Whether you're dairy-free or simply looking to try something new, this easy recipe will quickly become a go-to in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup cold dairy-free butter (such as coconut oil-based or a non-dairy margarine)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any preferred dairy-free milk)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and lemon juice, and let sit for 10 minutes to create a dairy-free buttermilk substitute.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

Add the cold dairy-free butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the dairy-free buttermilk.

Step 6

Using a spatula, gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix as it can result in tough biscuits.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

Step 8

Fold the dough over onto itself about 3 times, flattening it back out to 1 inch thick each time. This will help create flaky layers.

Step 9

Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving minimal space between each biscuit to help them rise together.

Step 10

Re-roll the scraps to cut out more biscuits, if necessary.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(632.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1766.0

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4091.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 483.5mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 432.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 43.8%