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Keto Buttermilk Biscuits - Tender, Fluffy, Low-Carb Comfort

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour: Super-fine blanched almond flour gives the best texture.
  • Coconut flour: Just a little for structure and to balance moisture.
  • Baking powder: Aluminum-free for clean flavor and good lift.
  • Baking soda: Reacts with the faux buttermilk for extra rise.
  • Salt: Fine sea salt or kosher salt.
  • Cold butter: Unsalted, cut into small cubes. Cold fat = flaky texture.
  • Eggs: Large eggs, room temperature if possible.
  • Heavy cream: For richness and tenderness.
  • Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar: To “sour” the cream and add tang.
  • Sweetener (optional): A pinch of erythritol or allulose if you like a mellower, bakery-style flavor.
  • Butter for brushing (optional): Melted, to finish.

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the faux buttermilk: Stir 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Let it sit 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk 2 cups super-fine almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cut in the butter: Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with small pea-sized bits of butter.
  5. Whisk wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with the faux buttermilk. Add 1–2 teaspoons granular keto sweetener if using.
  6. Combine: Pour wet into dry and fold gently until just combined. The dough will be thick and a little sticky. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Portion: Use a large spoon or scoop to drop 8 mounds of dough onto the baking sheet. For smoother tops, lightly dampen your fingers and shape.
  8. Bake: Bake 14–17 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Rotate the pan once for even browning.
  9. Finish: Brush with melted butter if you like. Cool 5–10 minutes before serving to set the crumb.