Garlic Butter Biscuits are soft, flaky, and loaded with rich garlic flavor in every bite. Made with homemade garlic butter and tender buttermilk dough, these Garlic Butter Biscuits are perfect for serving alongside soups, dinners, or as a warm savory treat on their own.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich garlic butter flavor throughout
- Soft, fluffy interior with tender layers
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Make-ahead garlic butter for convenience
- Perfect side dish for any meal
Garlic Butter Biscuits
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
Biscuit Dough
- 1/2 cup prepared garlic butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Butter
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat, making sure it does not brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute, just until softened and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to near room temperature.
- Stir the garlic mixture into the remaining soft butter until fully combined.
- Spoon the garlic butter onto plastic wrap, shape into a small log, and refrigerate until firm.
- Once firm, chop the butter into small pieces about the size of your thumb.
Make the Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Cut the chilled garlic butter pieces into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until biscuits are puffed and golden on top.
- Serve warm, optionally brushed with extra garlic butter.
Notes
Ingredients
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
Biscuit Dough
- 1/2 cup prepared garlic butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Butter
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat, making sure it does not brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute, just until softened and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to near room temperature.
- Stir the garlic mixture into the remaining soft butter until fully combined.
- Spoon the garlic butter onto plastic wrap, shape into a small log, and refrigerate until firm.
- Once firm, chop the butter into small pieces about the size of your thumb.
Make the Biscuits
7. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
9. Cut the chilled garlic butter pieces into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
10. Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
11. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat to about 1-inch thickness.
12. Cut biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
13. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until biscuits are puffed and golden on top.
14. Serve warm, optionally brushed with extra garlic butter.
Tips & Tricks
- Keep the garlic butter cold for flakier biscuits
- Do not overwork the dough to keep biscuits tender
- Use whole buttermilk for best texture
- Brush tops with melted garlic butter after baking for extra flavor
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour (garlic butter)
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 biscuits
- Category: Bread / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian, halal-friendly
Notes
Garlic butter can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but reheat beautifully.
Nutrition (Approximate per biscuit)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fat: 11g
FAQ
Can I make Garlic Butter Biscuits without buttermilk?
Yes, substitute milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.
Can I freeze the biscuit dough?
Yes, freeze cut biscuits before baking and bake from frozen.
Why are my biscuits dense?
Overmixing or warm butter can cause dense biscuits.
Can I add cheese?
Yes, shredded cheddar or Parmesan works well.
How do I reheat biscuits?
Warm in the oven at 300°F until heated through.
Storage
Store leftover Garlic Butter Biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
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Conclusion
These Garlic Butter Biscuits are soft, buttery, and packed with savory garlic flavor. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, they’re the kind of homemade biscuit recipe you’ll come back to again and again.