Copycat Waffle House Biscuits Recipe

These fluffy, buttery biscuits bring the classic Waffle House breakfast right to your kitchen. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite meals.

Bring the beloved Waffle House breakfast classic to your kitchen with these easy, copycat biscuits.

Fluffy and buttery on the inside with a golden, slightly crisp exterior, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite meals.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy restaurant-style biscuits anytime at home.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Fluffy and Light: Soft, airy interior that melts in your mouth.
• Golden, Crispy Exterior: Slightly crunchy outside for perfect texture contrast.
• Easy Ingredients: Made with pantry staples you likely already have.
• Quick and Simple: Ready in minutes for breakfast or brunch.
• Restaurant-Style Taste: Enjoy classic Waffle House biscuits without leaving home.

Waffle House Biscuits Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: Soft, versatile flour forms the base of biscuits.
• Baking powder: Helps biscuits rise light and fluffy quickly.
• Salt: Enhances flavor and balances the buttery taste.
• Unsalted butter: Adds rich, creamy flavor and tender texture.
• Buttermilk: Tangy liquid that creates moist, soft biscuits.
• Sugar (optional): Light sweetness enhances flavor without overpowering biscuits.

How To Make Waffle House Biscuits

Step One: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step Two: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using). Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in cold buttermilk and stir until dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step Three: Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut using a round cutter.

Step Four: Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and enjoy warm, plain or with butter, jam, or gravy.

Copycat Waffle House Biscuits Recipe Tips

• Keep butter cold: Cold butter creates flaky, tender layers in the biscuits.
• Don’t overmix the dough: Overworking can make biscuits tough instead of light and fluffy.
• Use fresh baking powder: Ensures biscuits rise properly and stay airy.
• Measure flour correctly: Spoon and level flour to avoid dense biscuits.
• Cut biscuits straight down: Avoid twisting the cutter to maintain fluffy edges.
• Serve warm: Biscuits taste best fresh from the oven with butter or gravy.
• Optional extras: Add a pinch of sugar for slight sweetness or herbs for flavor.

Storing Instructions

• Room Temperature: Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Refrigerator: Keep biscuits in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Warm them in the oven or microwave for best texture.
• Freezing: Wrap biscuits individually in plastic wrap or foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

Copycat Waffle House Biscuits Recipe Faqs

Can I make these biscuits ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Can I used salted butter instead of unsalted? Yes, just reduce the amount of salt used in the recipe or eliminate.

Can I substitute buttermilk? Yes, use milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar as a buttermilk substitute.

How do I keep biscuits fluffy: Keep the butter cold, and do not overmix the dough.

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