Keto Biscuits

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These keto biscuits are so buttery, tender, and fluffy, you’d never guess they’re low-carb. Freshly baked in 12 minutes, each biscuit has 2 grams of net carbs. 

Looking for more keto bread recipes? Try my keto bread, keto garlic bread, and keto cheese bread next.

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Biscuits have always been comfort food for me, and when I’m cutting carbs, I need a suitable replacement. My keto biscuit recipe is such a winner- tender and buttery and flakes beautifully.

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make keto biscuits
  4. Arman’s recipe tips 
  5. Storage instructions
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. More biscuit recipes to try
  8. Keto Biscuits (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • Diet-friendly. In addition to being low in carbs, these biscuits are also naturally gluten-free. 
  • Easy to customize. This base recipe is for cheese biscuits, which are my personal favorite, but I included a variety of flavor swaps so you can enjoy them however you want. 
  • Baked in 12 minutes. The beauty of making rustic drop biscuits is they don’t take long at all, yet they taste incredible. 
  • Made in one bowl. So there’s no mess to clean up after baking the biscuits.

★★★★★ REVIEW 

“Such a simple but amazing recipe to make! I needed a quick, easy recipe for some type of *bread* for a family dinner. I decided to make these, but I only made half a batch as I thought it was only me that would be eating them. That was a mistake, they were gone in 2 minutes! I only managed to snag one, and it was delicious! So light and delicious, not dry like so many biscuits are. I guess I’m headed back to the kitchen now to make a larger batch of these as I’m craving one with some butter and homemade keto jam on it!” Joyce

Ingredients needed

  • Almond flour. Blanched almond flour, not almond meal. This ensures a light and fluffy texture, similar to traditional white flour. 
  • Baking powder and baking soda. Leavening agents that give some rise and fluffiness to the biscuits. 
  • Salt. Just a pinch to bring out the flavor. 
  • Butter. You want the butter to be chilled but also soft.
  • Eggs. Room temperature.
  • Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but any milk can be used. 
  • Shredded cheese. Optional, but highly recommended for a savory biscuit. You can omit this completely.

How to make keto biscuits

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1- Prep. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2- Mix dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 

Step 3- Add the wet ingredients. Add the chopped butter and, using a fork, blend into the flour mixture until a crumbly texture remains. Add milk, eggs, and shredded cheese and stir to combine.

Step 4- Bake. Drop 1/4 cup portions of the dough onto the lined pan, about 2-3 inches apart. Using a spoon, press the sides to form a circular shape. Bake for 12 minutes until the tops turn golden brown. 

Step 5- Rest. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. If desired, brush with extra melted butter.

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What to serve with these

You can serve these biscuits exactly as you would regular biscuits. This means the sky’s the limit! Here are some ideas to get you started:

Arman’s recipe tips 

  • Avoid overmixing. Since there’s no gluten, the biscuits won’t get tough if you overmix the dough. That said, you don’t want to lose air in the batter, so only mix until the batter is fully combined. 
  • Don’t overbake them. The biscuits will continue to cook as they cool, so pull them once the outsides are lightly golden and the edges begin to lift from the parchment. 
  • Don’t fret if they’re misshapen. These are drop biscuits so that they won’t look perfect– they’re rustic!
  • Make heartier biscuits. Swap the milk for sour cream. 
  • Add spices, like garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, or dried basil.

Flavor variations

These southern-style biscuits taste delicious on their own, but you can change up their flavors with a few tweaks!

  • Sweet biscuits– Omit the cheese and replace it with two tablespoons of keto powdered sugar
  • Plain biscuits– Leave out the shredded cheese and add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of salt. 
  • Ham and cheese– Fold through 1/2 cup of finely chopped ham and chopped chives.
  • Buttermilk biscuits– Replace the milk with buttermilk.
  • Red Lobster cheddar biscuits– Instead of using mozzarella cheese, use hand-grated shredded cheddar cheese.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftover biscuits should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Cover them with a kitchen towel to keep them fluffy. 

To freeze: Place cooled biscuits in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Reheating: Biscuits are best enjoyed warm, so zap them in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a preheated oven for 5 minutes. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my biscuits dense?

If your biscuits are dense or sturdy, they’re overbaked. Remove them from the oven when they begin to brown on top and around the edges.

Why are my biscuits flat?

Flat biscuits result from not using chilled butter and overmixing. Mix the dough together until just combined, and no pockets of flour remain.

More biscuit recipes to try

keto biscuits.

Keto Biscuits

5 from 902 votes
These keto biscuits are so buttery, tender, and fluffy, you’d never guess they’re low-carb. Freshly baked in 12 minutes, each biscuit has 2 grams of net carbs. 
Servings: 12 Biscuits
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 17 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour blanched, not almond meal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon butter unsalted and chopped
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk almond, soy, coconut, etc.
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together your almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add your chopped butter and using a fork, blend into the flour mixture, until a crumbly texture remains. Add your milk, eggs, and shredded cheese (if using it) and mix until just combined.
  • Drop scant 1/4 cup portions of the biscuit dough onto the lined pan, about 2-3 inches apart. Using a spoon, press the sides to form a circular shape. Bake for 12 minutes, until the tops are beginning to go golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. If desired, brush with extra melted butter on top.

Notes

TO STORE: Leftover biscuits can keep at room temperature, for up to 5 days. Place the biscuits in a sealable container, and cover with several paper towels or a dishcloth. This keeps the biscuits fluffy. You can refrigerate them to keep them longer.
TO FREEZE: Place cooled biscuits in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. 
TO REHEAT: Biscuits are best enjoyed warm, so zap them in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a preheated oven for 5 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1BiscuitCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSodium: 236mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 166IUCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Originally published October 2021, updated and republished April 2024

Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. 5 stars
    So easy and delicious! Great flavour, light and buttery. Made them with heavy cream. Will definitely be making them again.

  2. 5 stars
    These are amazing! Thank you for the recipe. I put some butter, stevia, and cinnamon on them to take care of my sweet tooth.

  3. 5 stars
    I made these because oh man do I miss sausage gravy and biscuits! They did not disappoint. They did have a very eggy smell to me so I was a bit wary, but they did not taste eggy! I used heavy cream as I was put of milk! Will definitely make these again!

  4. Great recipe. The second time I made it I used three eggs and used a aluminum muffin pan. Turned out great.

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  5. 5 stars
    Delicious and easy to make! They had a fluffy texture and weren’t eggy. They did fall apart easily but that doesn’t bother me. I added a little garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley flakes to the mix and the biscuits were savory and amazing. They paired well with my paleo creamy garlic chicken skillet.

  6. These were great. I ran out of almond flour so I used about 1/3 cup coconut flour. I added garlic powder and oregano with cheddar cheese. Everyone loved!

  7. 5 stars
    Really easy to make but had an eggy flavor to them. I might try adding some garlic powder to them the next time I make them.

  8. 5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe, really happy with how they turned out and how tender they are. So much closer to the kind of biscuit that I grew up with, and perfect to eat with homemade chowder.

  9. 5 stars
    A perfect quick biscuit recipe! I used these for a play in biscuits and gravy and I did not use cheese. They are surprisingly light and hold together nicely. Next time I want to try with cheese!