7UP Biscuits - Quick & Easy Homemade Biscuit Recipe! (2024)

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These buttery homemade 7UP Biscuits only need 4 ingredients! Made with Bisquick and the delicious tanginess of sour cream, these tender biscuits are a delicious and easy side to serve warm from the oven, smothered in butter or jam.

If you don’t have 7UP try my Butter Swim Biscuit Recipe.

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Table of Contents

  • Tender Homemade 7UP Biscuits
  • Why Use 7UP in Biscuits?
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How to Make 7Up Biscuits
  • Tips for the Best Biscuits
  • Serving Suggestions
  • How to Store
  • The Best Way to Reheat Biscuits
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Tender Homemade 7UP Biscuits

We may or may not be slightly obsessed with biscuits in this household. From my all-time best Skillet Biscuits to insanely light and fluffy Angel Biscuits, to these savory Cheddar Bay Biscuits, there are a few biscuit recipes floating around this blog. I love them all and make them often.

The latest recipe to hit my weekly rotation is this one for the most incredible 7UP biscuits! Light, fluffy, airy, tender, moist– insert appropriate adjective for AWESOME –plus, a hint of sweetness. All of the above describes these scrumptious 7UP biscuits. One whiff of these as they came out of the oven and I knew I was in for something special.Serve these biscuits warm and buttered up after they’re baked, drench them with stews and chilis, or turn them into your favorite recipe for biscuits and gravy. Any way you slice them, you won’t be disappointed!

Why Use 7UP in Biscuits?

Because it’s carbonated, 7UP takes the place of other leavening agents in baking. Instead of baking soda or baking powder, the carbonation in the soda helps these biscuits rise and puff up as they bake. The result is a biscuit with a delicious fine crumb and moist, light texture!

To see 7UP in action in another easy baking idea, check out my recipe for 7UP Cake.

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Recipe Ingredients

These are basically 3-ingredient biscuits, with the addition of 7UP to get them nice and fluffy! Below is an overview of the ingredients, and be sure to have a little scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts:

  • Bisquick:Yes, these are Bisquick biscuits! If you’ve never baked with Bisquick before, this is sort of the biscuit equivalent of a boxed cake mix. It’s a “shortcut ingredient,” made from a blend of flour, salt, leavening, and fat. If you don’t have it handy, you can make your own! See the tips section below for more details.
  • Sour Cream: This recipe brings sour cream into the mix for added moisture and tang.
  • 7UP: Even though these are called 7UP biscuits, this recipe will work with Sprite or any other clear, highly carbonated soda.
  • Butter: These biscuits are baked in a pool of butter. You read that right! They’re sort of halfway to a swim biscuit, and by the time the dough bakes up you’re left with an exceptionally buttery, flaky texture.

How to Make 7Up Biscuits

It doesn’t take long to have a batch of these 7UP biscuits on the table. Just one more reason to love ‘em! The recipe comes together in a flash:

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Combine the Ingredients: To make your biscuit dough, combine Bisquick with sour cream and 7UP in a large bowl. Give it a mix until the ingredients are just combined.

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Cut Out the Dough: Give a clean, flat work surface a light dusting with more Bisquick. Next, press the biscuit dough out to about a half-inch in thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or a knife to cut 8 biscuits from the dough.

Prepare the Pan: Dump a bit of melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking pan. Arrange the biscuits in a single layer right on top of the butter.

Bake: Pop those buttery beauties into a 450ºF oven for about 10 minutes or so, until they’re golden. Right as you take them out, brush the biscuits with more melted butter. Voilà! Serve them warm and prepare to swoon. See below for easy serving suggestions!

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Tips for the Best Biscuits

This recipe is awesome mainly because it’s so darn easy! Here are some extra tips to ensure that your biscuits will turn out the picture of perfection:

  • Swap Out the Soda: If you don’t have 7UP in the fridge, you’re welcome to use any clear soda for this recipe. Sprite will also do the trick!
  • If You Don’t Have Bisquick: Don’t panic. Make your own with an easy mix of pantry staples! Sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 3 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of room temperature butter or shortening, making sure the flour is well coated. Tada! Homemade bisquick, no sweat.
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Serving Suggestions

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, these 7UP biscuits make the best stand-alone treat or easy side dish. Freshly baked from the oven, you can’t beat a tender 7UP biscuit smothered in butter or jam, or drizzled with honey. Next to a cup of coffee, it’s my breakfast of dreams!

As a simple side dish, pair your biscuits with any of the following dinner ideas:

  • Chili: A hearty bowl of chili and these tangy 7UP biscuits are a powerhouse pairing. Try them alongside Easy Turkey Chili (a personal fave) or Crock Pot White Chicken Chili.
  • Soups and Stews: Give your biscuits a generous dunking in a cozy bowl of Loaded Baked Potato Soup or Old Fashioned Brunswick Stew.
  • Pasta: These biscuits are a great way to beef up a pasta dinner. Serve them with recipes like my Angel Chicken Pasta and Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta to really soak up all the cream sauce.
  • Saucy Mains: Enjoy your biscuits with juicy, saucy main dishes like my Easy Slow Cooker Beef Tips, Instant Pot Short Ribs, or Salisbury Steak.
  • Casseroles: Serve these 7UP biscuits as a side with my Easy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, Doritos Casserole, or this Cheesy Chili Mac Casserole.

You can also use these biscuits in all your favorite biscuit-centric recipes! Transform your 7UP biscuits into biscuits and gravy, make them into breakfast sandwiches, or fill them with ingredients like chicken parm or cheeseburger fixings for easy biscuit sliders.

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How to Store

These 7UP biscuits will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days. Seal them inside a resealable bag or airitight container on the countertop so that they maintain the most freshness. Biscuits can also be kept in the fridge for an extra day or two, though the texture won’t be quite as crisp and fluffy. However, something tells me you won’t have any issues finishing a batch of these biscuits before then!

You can also freeze your biscuits airtight for up to 30 days. Thaw them at room temperature before serving, and see below for reheating tips.

The Best Way to Reheat Biscuits

The best way to reheat homemade biscuits is to pop them back into the oven! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the biscuits onto the sheet and into the oven at 350ºF. Reheat them for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through.

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    • Author: Shelly
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

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    These buttery homemade 7UP Biscuits only need 4 ingredients! Soft and tender Bisquick biscuits are a delicious and easy side to serve warm from the oven, smothered in butter or jam.

    Ingredients

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    • 2 1/3 cups Bisquick, plus 1 tablespoon to dust countertop
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup 7Up (you can use Sprite as well, see note)
    • 1/4 cup butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
    2. In a large bowl, combine 2 1/3 cups of Bisquick, sour cream, and 7UP. Mix until just combined.
    3. Dust a clean countertop with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Bisquick. Transfer dough to the countertop and press out into a 1- inch thick circle. Using a 3- inch round biscuit cutter (or knife), cut the dough into 8 biscuits.
    4. Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into the bottom of a 9×9 pan. Place biscuits into the pan directly into the melted butter.
    5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
    6. Serve warm.

    Notes

    You can use any clear soda for this recipe.

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    FAQs

    What is the secret to biscuits? ›

    Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

    For flaky layers, use cold butter. When you cut in the butter, you have coarse crumbs of butter coated with flour. When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

    Which liquid makes the best biscuits? ›

    Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the biscuits and makes them slightly more tender.

    How to make biscuits using the biscuit method? ›

    The biscuit-method, also used for scones, is prepared by sifting together the dry ingredients including flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder, the fat is then cut into the dry ingredients, and the mixture is folded together with the liquid producing a dense yet flakey texture.

    What are the three steps for the biscuit method? ›

    Procedure: Biscuit Method
    1. Scale and measure all ingredients.
    2. Sift the dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl.
    3. Cut the shorting or butter into the dry ingredient mixture using the paddle attachment. ...
    4. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients, mixing only until combined.

    What not to do when making biscuits? ›

    So before you get ready to bake up you next batch, here are five mistakes you'll want to steer clear of.
    1. Starting with room-temperature ingredients. ...
    2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer. ...
    3. Re-rolling the dough too many times. ...
    4. Taking biscuit-making way too seriously.

    What kind of flour makes the best biscuits? ›

    White wheat in general is around 9-12% protein, while the hard reds are 11-15%. As far as brands of flour, White Lily “all-purpose” flour has been my go-to for biscuit making. It's a soft red winter wheat, and the low protein and low gluten content keep biscuits from becoming too dense.

    Are biscuits better made with butter or crisco? ›

    Crisco may be beneficial for other baking applications, but for biscuit making, butter is the ultimate champion!

    Are biscuits better with buttermilk or milk? ›

    Buttermilk adds a nice tang to the biscuit flavor and helps them rise better.

    What makes biscuits taste better? ›

    Use good butter and dairy

    Because biscuit recipes call for so few ingredients, it's important that every one is high quality—you'll really taste the difference. Catherine recommends splurging a bit on a grass-fed butter or European-style butter (now's the time to reach for Kerrygold!).

    What is the basic biscuit formula? ›

    The basic formula is as follows: 2 cups AP flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup milk—and the add-in(s) of your choice. I'm giving you two savory options. The red is a sun-dried tomato and cheddar biscuit with paprika and a touch of cayenne.

    How are biscuits made step by step? ›

    Making biscuits is basically composed of seven steps:
    1. Mix some dry ingredients.
    2. "Cut" in some fat.
    3. Mix in some liquid.
    4. Knead the dough.
    5. Roll out the dough.
    6. Cut biscuits.
    7. Bake.

    What is the most important step in biscuit making? ›

    Mixing. The multi-stage mixing method is preferred for its ability to produce consistent doughs which are not fully developed. Blending all dry ingredients to rub or cut the shortening into the flour until fat is fully distributed and pea-sized lumps are visible.

    What is the baking procedure for biscuits? ›

    Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut out biscuits with a floured cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

    What does adding an egg to biscuits do? ›

    As it turns out, adding hard-boiled egg yolks to your biscuit dough is a way to ward off an overworked, tough dough that can be the downfall of a butter-based pastry. When the trick is employed, the pastry shatters and then dissolves in your mouth quickly, tasting like a knob of flaky butter.

    Should you chill biscuit dough before baking? ›

    But if you chill your pan of biscuits in the fridge before baking, not only will the gluten relax (yielding more tender biscuits), the butter will harden up. And the longer it takes the butter to melt as the biscuits bake, the more chance they have to rise high and maintain their shape. So, chill... and chill.

    Are biscuits better with butter or shortening? ›

    Crisco may be beneficial for other baking applications, but for biscuit making, butter is the ultimate champion!

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