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Flaky biscuit breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, sausage patty, and syrup drizzle on a white plate.

Homemade Biscuit Breakfast Recipe

An easy homemade biscuit breakfast recipe perfect for quick mornings or indulgent weekends. With versatile options for sandwiches, casseroles, and healthy adaptations, these biscuits are a must-try!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, southern
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour.
  • ½ cup Cold butter Freeze for easier grating.
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk + vinegar.
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder Essential for rising.
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda Helps with texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances the flavor.
Protein Add-ins (Optional)
  • 3 slices Breakfast sausage Substitute with turkey sausage.
  • 3 slices Bacon Can use turkey bacon for a leaner option.
  • 3 oz Cheese Choose cheddar, Swiss, or feta.

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bow For combining the dry and wet ingredients
  • 1 Pastry cutter For cutting butter into the flour
  • 1 Rolling Pin Optional for rolling the dough evenly.
  • 1 Biscuit cutter To cut perfectly round biscuits.
  • 1 Baking Sheet To bake the biscuits
  • 1 Pastry brush For brushing butter on top
  • 1 Cooling rack To cool the biscuits evenly

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. Slowly add buttermilk and mix until just combined.
  5. Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits with a cutter.
  6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet, brush with butter, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, adding protein or toppings as desired.