Dairy-Free Popeyes-style Buttermilk Biscuits

Craving the iconic flakiness of Popeyes biscuits but need a dairy-free option? These Dairy-Free Popeyes-Style Buttermilk Biscuits are here to satisfy! Crafted with the perfect blend of all-purpose flour, solid coconut oil, and a tangy homemade almond milk "buttermilk," these biscuits boast a soft, buttery texture with golden-brown tops—all without a drop of dairy. The secret to their irresistible layers lies in the folding technique, which creates sky-high, flaky perfection. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect as a side dish, base for breakfast sandwiches, or slathered with jam. These vegan-friendly biscuits are proof that indulgence doesn’t need compromise.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

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 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup solid coconut oil
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the unsweetened almond milk with apple cider vinegar to create a dairy-free buttermilk. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the solid coconut oil to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the coconut oil into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the prepared dairy-free buttermilk mixture.

Step 6

Gently mix until the dough begins to come together. Avoid overmixing to ensure soft, flaky 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 itself in thirds, like folding a letter, then gently flatten it again. Repeat this folding process two more times to create flaky layers.

Step 9

Pat the dough out to a final thickness of about 1-inch. Use a round biscuit cutter, approximately 2 inches in diameter, to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise evenly.

Step 10

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close to each other, to help them rise vertically.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your dairy-free biscuits fresh with your favorite toppings or as a side to a main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(649.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2002.8

Total Fat 124.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3307.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 26.3g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 455.8mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 353.6mg	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: 54.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 40.0%