Learn how to make Copycat Cracker Barrel Biscuits that uses 3 simple ingredients, and almost better than the real thing!
One of my favorite things about going to Cracker Barrel is the fluffy biscuits. They go with anything from the main course to being smothered in sausage gravy! I promise, even though hand-rolled buttermilk biscuits sounds complicated, the process is super easy and you will never buy store bought biscuit mix again! Not to mention it's cheap and you probably already have all of the ingredients in your own kitchen.
You could also use these awesome biscuits to make my chicken pot pie if you didn't want store bought.
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Ingredients Needed:
- Melted Butter
- Self-Rising Flour - I prefer to use the White Lily brand.
- Vegetable Shortening - Crisco
- Buttermilk
How to Make Cracker Barrel's Famous Biscuits
STEP 1: Pre heat oven to 450 degrees.
STEP 2:In a large bowl, mix the self rising flour with with shortening. Try to get rid of all of the Crisco lumps.
STEP 3:Slowly add the buttermilk in a little at time, mixing as you go until.
STEP 4:Turn out the biscuit dough on a lightly floured surface.
STEP 5:Roll so it comes out to be about a half inch thickness. Use a cutter to out out the biscuits.
STEP 6:Grease a cast iron skillet or a large baking sheet and place the biscuits in.
STEP 7:Bake for 8-10 minutes. Once they turn a golden color, brush tops with melted butter and serve.
Tips for Making
I heard that Cracker Barrel uses White Lily flour so that's why I switched.
Do not use all purpose flour in place of self rising. They are different.
Make sure you place the dough on a well floured work surface. This keeps it from getting too sticky to work with. Also, keep a little extra flour on your hands.
It's okay if the biscuit dough touches when adding to the skillet or cookie sheet.
How to Store
Keep leftover biscuits in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 5 days.
What To Use If You Don't Have Buttermilk
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk (whole, 2%, or skim)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions:
- Pour the milk into a measuring cup or bowl.
- Add the lemon juice or tablespoon of vinegar to the milk.
- Stir and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes. It will curdle slightly and thicken, resembling buttermilk.
- Use as needed in your recipe.
This will make 1 cup of buttermilk, so you will need to make a little extra for this copycat recipe.
More Easy Recipes to Try:
- How To Make Homemade Butter
- Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Bread
- Homemade Pancake Mix
- Bob Evans Banana Bread
Cracker Barrel Biscuits
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix 4 cups self rising flour and 2/3 cup vegetable shortening together in a bowl, getting rid of any large clumps.
- Slowly add 1 and 1/3 cup buttermilk and mix.
- When the dough is all mixed, roll it out on a floured surface.
- Roll to about 1/2 inch thick and cut out biscuits.
- Place biscuits in a greased cast iron skillet and bake biscuits in the oven at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove when golden brown and brush with butter.
Aaron says
This is a horrible recipe. Not sure if you're missing an ingredient but they do not rise and our nothing like Cracker Barrell biscuits. Don't make these ya'll...I wish someone had commented before I wasted my time and had to skip breakfast.
Shelby says
I was so excited to try this recipe, but it did not turn out well for me. I followed the recipe exactly, and I had to bake them for almost 30 minutes. By this time the outsides were hard and insides still doughy. I have no idea what went wrong! Any ideas?
Julie says
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that. I am assuming that you had the oven up to 450 before you put them in the oven? Are you using the cast iron skillet? If you are you can always try preheating the cast iron first to get it extra hot. I hope that helps.
Shelby says
Yes, I had the oven preheated to 450 before baking. I will have to try preheating the cast iron and see if that helps!
Beth says
What if you don't have a cast iron skillet?
Julie says
If you don't have a cast iron skillet you can just use a regular baking sheet. You may need to adjust the time a bit and try baking for a few minutes longer.