7 Up Biscuits

 

7 Up Biscuits Recipe: Fluffy, Buttery, and Irresistibly Delicious

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 8-10 biscuits

If you’ve ever craved warm, buttery, flaky biscuits that practically melt in your mouth, you’ve likely heard of 7 Up Biscuits. This Southern classic takes the traditional biscuit recipe to the next level by incorporating 7 Up soda—yes, you read that right! The addition of the carbonated beverage creates light, fluffy, and tender biscuits with the perfect crumb. Paired with butter and jam, they’re the ultimate comfort food.

The beauty of 7 Up Biscuits is in their simplicity. They require only a handful of ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your kitchen, and come together in less than 30 minutes. Whether you’re serving them as a side dish to fried chicken, a morning treat with gravy, or just as a snack with honey, these biscuits will quickly become a family favorite.

In this detailed recipe, we’ll guide you step by step to achieve perfectly fluffy 7 Up biscuits that are buttery, soft, and so simple to make. Let's dive into the delicious world of 7 Up Biscuits!

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Ingredients

For the biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)

• ¾ cup 7 Up soda (room temperature, or any lemon-lime soda)

• 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing on top)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Your Baking Area

Before you begin mixing and baking, it’s important to prep your kitchen and workspace. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready to bake your biscuits to golden perfection.

Next, lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can also use a silicone baking mat. If you prefer, you can also use a cast-iron skillet or a round cake pan for baking your biscuits.

You’ll also want to make sure your butter is cold before starting the dough. This helps create flaky layers in the biscuits. For best results, take the butter out of the fridge just before you begin working with it and cut it into small cubes.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Sifting is essential because it helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents throughout the flour, ensuring that the biscuits rise properly and uniformly.

The sugar is a subtle touch that adds a hint of sweetness to the dough, but don’t worry, the biscuits won’t be overly sweet. The goal here is to balance the savory and buttery flavor that will make each bite irresistible.

3. Cut in the Cold Butter

Now comes the fun part: cutting in the cold butter. The key to achieving flaky, tender biscuits is ensuring that the butter remains in small, pea-sized pieces throughout the dough. This allows the butter to melt while baking, creating pockets of steam that result in layers.

To do this, you can use a pastry cutter or two forks. If you prefer, you can also use your fingertips to gently rub the butter into the flour mixture, but work quickly to avoid warming the butter with your hands. You want to achieve a mixture that resembles coarse crumbs, with small pieces of butter throughout.

If you have a food processor, you can pulse the flour mixture and butter a few times until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Just be careful not to overprocess it, as the butter should remain in small chunks.

4. Add the 7 Up Soda

Once the butter is incorporated, it’s time to bring the dough together with the 7 Up soda. Pour the soda directly into the bowl with the flour and butter mixture. Be sure to use room temperature soda; the carbonation will react with the baking powder and baking soda, making the biscuits rise as they bake.

Using a spatula or a wooden spoon, gently stir the mixture until it begins to come together. You don’t want to overwork the dough, as this can lead to tough biscuits. The dough should be slightly sticky but still able to hold together.

At this point, you can add extra flour to the dough if it's too sticky to handle, but try to resist adding too much. Overworking the dough or adding too much flour can make the biscuits dense.

5. Knead the Dough Gently

Once the dough is formed, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough 2-3 times to bring it together. Avoid over-kneading, as this can make the biscuits tough. The goal is to lightly fold and press the dough to incorporate any dry bits and form a cohesive ball of dough.

Next, pat the dough into a rectangle that’s about ¾ inch thick. You don’t need to roll it out with a rolling pin unless you prefer a smoother surface. The rougher texture will add to the flakiness of the biscuits.

6. Cut the Biscuits

Now it’s time to cut out your biscuits! Using a biscuit cutter, round cookie cutter, or even the rim of a drinking glass, press straight down into the dough to cut out the biscuits. Do not twist the cutter, as this can seal the edges of the biscuits and prevent them from rising properly.

You should aim for biscuits that are about 2 to 2 ½ inches in diameter. If you want larger biscuits, feel free to adjust the size accordingly. After cutting, gently rework any leftover dough, pat it out, and cut out additional biscuits.

7. Arrange the Biscuits on the Baking Sheet

Place the cut-out biscuits onto your prepared baking sheet, making sure the biscuits are close together but not touching. The biscuits will rise better if they’re slightly crowded together, so feel free to place them side by side. If you like your biscuits with crispier edges, you can space them further apart.

For a more golden, buttery finish, brush the tops of the biscuits with a bit of melted butter before baking. This step adds a lovely shine and extra richness to the biscuits.

8. Bake the Biscuits

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown and slightly crisp. Keep an eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary.

If you’re baking multiple batches, make sure the oven returns to temperature before putting the second batch in. For an even crispier result, you can broil the biscuits for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of the baking time.

9. Serve the Biscuits

Once your biscuits are golden brown and fluffy, remove them from the oven. Let them cool for just a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. While they’re still warm, serve them with butter, honey, or your favorite jam. They also pair perfectly with gravies, soups, or stews.

These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, simply pop them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until they’re warmed through.

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Tips for Perfect 7 Up Biscuits

1. Use Cold Butter

Cold butter is key to creating flaky layers in your biscuits. Keep your butter chilled, and only work it into the flour mixture until you have pea-sized pieces. The more you handle the butter, the less flaky your biscuits will be.

2. Don’t Overmix the Dough

Overmixing the dough can lead to dense, tough biscuits. Once you add the 7 Up, stir gently until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky, but that’s perfectly fine—don’t add too much flour.

3. Pat, Don’t Roll

Instead of using a rolling pin, gently pat the dough into shape. This keeps the layers intact and helps create that light, flaky texture you want in every biscuit.

4. Room Temperature 7 Up

For the best results, make sure the 7 Up soda is at room temperature. This ensures the carbonation works well to help the biscuits rise.

5. Brush with Butter for a Golden Finish

Brushing the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking adds a golden, shiny finish. It also gives them a richer flavor.

6. Serve Immediately

These biscuits are best served warm, straight out of the oven. They can be enjoyed with butter, jam, honey, or your favorite gravy.

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Variations of 7 Up Biscuits

• Cheddar 7 Up Biscuits: Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients for a cheesy twist. These pair wonderfully with chili or as a side to any savory meal.

• Garlic Herb Biscuits: Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (like rosemary, thyme, or parsley) to the dough for an herb