10+ Light, Flaky, and Fluffy Rolled Biscuit Recipes

You can make this old-fashioned recipe in just half an hour. If you don't have self-rising flour on hand, you can make your own with just all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. 

Allrecipes users can't get enough of this top-rated biscuit recipe — it has almost 5,000 rave reviews. "Thanks to J.P., I can finally make biscuits after 10 years of trying different recipes and mixes," says reviewer JYM1974.

You only need four ingredients to make these easy biscuits: self-rising flour, white sugar, heavy whipping cream, and melted butter. "They are so light, moist, flaky, and perfect, you're going to be shocked," says Chef John. 

This county fair award-winning recipe produces incredibly soft, flaky, and fluffy results. Lard is used instead of butter, which helps the biscuits hold their shape and height. 

Everyone needs a perfectly basic buttermilk biscuit recipe. "This is definitely my go-to recipe for biscuits," says reviewer Brooke. "They turn out perfectly every single time and people beg me to make them."

Layering and folding the cheese into the dough gives you all the cheesy flavor you crave without making the biscuits too dense, according to Chef John. If you can't find Irish Cheddar, just use your favorite sharp Cheddar. 

A seasoned cast iron skillet is essential for this traditional buttermilk biscuit recipe. Recipe creator Stormy1800 suggests serving with jam for breakfast or with beef stew for dinner. 

Gluten-free ingredients — like sorghum flour, millet flour, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum — make these tasty biscuits for people with certain dietary restrictions. 

Here's a sweet-savory flavor combo that everyone at your table will love. "I worried the maple wash might be too sweet but, for all of us, it was just right," raves reviewer Jane. 

This autumnal biscuit recipe is made with two cups of pumpkin puree and flavored with seasonal spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. 

What's the secret ingredient in this fun and flavorful biscuit recipe? A cup of tomato-vegetable juice cocktail — it replaces the milk while adding savory flavor.