the best keto biscuit recipe

As any low-carber knows, trying to find the elusive bread replacement items is like hunting for a diamond in a pile of gross, eggy-textured shit. Most bread replacements are really just.. not good. Even when you accept that they won’t taste anything like bread and just try to appreciate them for what they are, it doesn’t matter, because what they are is too-eggy and spongy or too dry and crumbly or otherwise just bland, bland, bland. I actually gave up on most bread-replacement items a while ago, but I guess it’s still a bit of a white whale for me. But recently, I found a recipe for an amazing coconut flour plus cheese biscuit that is so, so good.

Are they bread? No.

Are they fluffy and delicious? Yes!

I’ve tried a LOT of biscuit recipes. Honestly, a lot of the ones with almond flour are pretty good. But am I the only person out there who thinks spending $10 for a pound of flour is insane? Almond flour is just way too pricey to use. Plus, with all the water wasting and sustainability questions regarding almonds, it just doesn’t seem like an ecologically sound choice to continue to consuming so much almonds. (Also why I cut out almond milk and made the switch to soy.) Coconut flour recipes can be a lot more dicey, simply due to the nature of coconut flour. It’s dry and it has a naturally sweet taste. But at least it’s cheap enough I’m willing to use it to test recipes with! And after I tried this one I was hooked. I’ve made it a few times now, and they’re amazing every time.

Sadly, I don’t even remember where I got this recipe. In my googling, I found a dozen or more blog posts with nearly-identical recipes. Of course, someone somewhere came up with it first and everyone’s been putting their twist on it. So, I am sorry to whomever penned the original recipe. I have no idea who you are. But, here’s mine, straight from my bujo where I jotted it down:

As you can see, I was brainstorming further ideas to try. I have yet to actually try anything else but, you know, one day. I think for the sweet style ones I’d sub a mild cheese like mozzarella (a la fathead dough) versus the cheddar. And of course leave out the garlic powder, and add some sweetener.

Anyway, if you don’t dig photos of handwritten recipes, here’s a legit-style recipe written out.

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the best keto biscuit recipe

A fluffy biscuit with a+ taste and texture!

Course

breakfast, dinner, lunch, sides, snacks

Cuisine

keto friendly

Keyword

biscuit, bread replacement, coconut flour

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15-20 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1/4 tsp baking power
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)

Course breakfast, dinner, lunch, sides, snacks Cuisine keto friendly Keyword biscuit, bread replacement, coconut flour Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15-20 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 4 eggs 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp garlic powder 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 1/4 tsp baking power 1/2 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Whisk together eggs, melted butter, salt, and garlic power.
3. Mix coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and shredded cheese.
4. Combine all ingredients.
5. Form biscuit shapes with dough in any size you like on your baking sheet. I usually do 6 biscuits (they are larger sized). I recommend using a silpat or parchment paper.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown on top.