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Perfectly Easy Layered Biscuit Is The Key To Biscuits & Gravy

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Why I Love This Easy-Layered Biscuit


To start, this easy layered biscuit recipe makes perfectly flaky biscuits that really hold up to gravy! Secondly, I love that these biscuits are a great base recipe. Looking for a savory biscuit? No problem, add vanilla-flavored milk, raisins & cinnamon. Prefer a biscuit for dinner? Add cheese & garlic! I could go on and on about my obsession with biscuits. Keep reading this post to learn my favorite biscuit add-ins!


Flour is in a measuring spoon and on a wooden surface

How To Make These Biscuits Your Own


Wondering how you can make these biscuits even better? I have you covered! Below you will find a few variations for making these layered biscuits your own. If you don't want to add anything to the biscuits, maybe you could find a sauce you'd like to use on top!


Add-ins for a dinner biscuit - perfect for pasta nights!


  • Cheese

  • Garlic

  • Parsley


Add-ins for a savory biscuit - replace cinnamon raisin bread



Add-ins for a bring-the-heat biscuit - great for sandwiches


  • Sriracha

  • Garlic

  • Jalapeno


Wondering what my #1 tip for these biscuits are? Continue reading to find out!


Flaky layered biscuit sits on a white plate

Angie's Number 1 Tip For Easy-Layered Biscuits


Butter. That's it - that's my answer - butter! You can choose salted or unsalted butter. I prefer unsalted butter because I'll most likely be using these biscuits for biscuits & gravy.


If you are looking for a great frugal gravy, check out my post where I share my favorite store-bought dry gravy mix!


I hope you enjoyed this recipe for my Easy Layered Biscuits and will give these a try! If you don't have time to make them today, be sure to pin this recipe for later.


Have you tried making biscuits?


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