Description
These light and fluffy 7UP biscuits are a delightful twist on traditional buttermilk biscuits, using carbonated 7UP to create a tender, flaky texture without the need for buttermilk. Perfect as a quick side for breakfast or dinner, they bake up golden and soft with a slight sweetness that pairs beautifully with butter and jam.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients & Fat
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into tablespoons
- ¾ cup 7UP
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Prepare your baking dish by spraying the bottom with a nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients and remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth dough.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Toss the butter pieces to coat them with flour. Using a fork, break up the butter until the mixture looks crumbly and the pieces are about the size of peas. This step is crucial for achieving flaky layers.
- Chill Butter Mixture: Place the bowl with flour and butter into the freezer for a few minutes to allow the butter to firm up again. Keeping the butter cold helps to create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Add 7UP and Form Dough: Remove the bowl from the freezer and pour in the 7UP. Mix gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to maintain lightness.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat it into a 9×9-inch square. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into nine equal squares by making two horizontal and two vertical cuts, resembling a tic-tac-toe grid.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the biscuit squares close together in the prepared 8×8-inch baking dish, with the sides touching. This allows the biscuits to rise upward and stay soft along the edges.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown on top.
Notes
- For best results, keep the butter and 7UP cold throughout preparation to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- You can substitute 7UP with any lemon-lime soda for a similar effect.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
- Baking in a glass dish helps monitor browning but a metal baking pan can also be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Biscuits
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 7UP biscuits, soda biscuits, flaky biscuits, quick biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, baking soda biscuits
