Easy Apple Biscuits Recipe
Soft, buttery apple biscuits with warm cinnamon and tender apples. This easy homemade apple biscuits recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy fall treat.
Servings: 18
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups flour all purpose
- 1 tablespoon baking powder heaping
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup butter must be cold
- ½ cup apple grated
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and spices.
- Cut in cold butter and grated apples until crumbs form.
- Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together. Flour your work surface and top of dough.
- Knead gently until about 1–1½ inches thick.
- Cut biscuits with a 3-inch cutter and place on the baking sheet or skillet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Serve warm.
Notes
Tips:
- Use cold butter for tender, flaky apple biscuits.
- Freeze baked biscuits or pre-cut dough for up to 3 months.
- Add glaze, brown sugar, or extra cinnamon for a special touch.
- Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples work best for a balanced flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
