Tender, flaky, and packed with rich butter flavor, these simple 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Biscuits deliver all the cozy, melt-in-your-mouth comfort of classic Southern biscuits without added sugar or heavy carbs!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ultra Low-Carb: Uses low-carb almond flour instead of wheat flour for a blood-sugar-friendly treat.
Just 3 Simple Ingredients: No yeast, rising time, or complicated pastry techniques required.
Golden & Flaky: Delivers rich, buttery layers straight from the oven in under 20 minutes.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Mixing Bowl & Pastry Cutter (or Fork): For cutting cold butter into the flour.
Baking Sheet & Parchment Paper: Prevents sticking and ensures clean bottom edges.
Ingredients
2 cups Super-fine blanched almond flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) Cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
2 large Eggs (cold, whisked)
Pinch of salt (optional, to balance flavor)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut in the Butter: Add the almond flour (and salt, if using) to a mixing bowl. Add the cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
3. Bind the Dough: Pour in the whisked cold eggs. Mix gently until a cohesive dough forms. (Avoid overworking to keep the butter cold for flaky layers).
4. Shape & Cut: Turn dough onto parchment paper. Press into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over on itself once or twice (to build layers), then pat down to 1-inch thickness again. Cut into 4 to 6 square biscuits with a sharp knife.
5. Bake: Arrange biscuits on the baking sheet slightly apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown on top.
6. Serve: Brush with extra melted butter immediately out of the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to set before serving warm!
Chef’s Tips
Keep Butter Ice-Cold: Cold butter creates tiny steam pockets as it bakes, which gives low-carb biscuits their flaky texture!
Don’t Twist the Knife: When cutting the dough into squares, press straight down with your knife without twisting so the edges can rise freely.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Biscuit / 6 Biscuits Yield)
Servings: 6 biscuits
Calories: ~240 kcal
Protein: 7g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fat: 22g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I make a savory or herb version?
Yes! Fold in 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, a pinch of garlic powder, or chopped fresh chives before adding the eggs for amazing garlic-cheddar biscuits.