Here’s an easy, homemade gluten-free biscuit recipe using melted butter — soft inside, lightly crisp outside, and no mixer needed 🍪
Gluten-Free Butter Biscuits (Melted Butter)
Ingredients
1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
½ cup granulated sugar (or powdered sugar for a more tender biscuit)
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115 g) butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 170–180°C (340–350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Chill dough for 15–20 minutes (helps prevent spreading).
Roll dough into small balls, place on tray, and flatten slightly with a fork or fingers.
Bake for 10–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Tips & Variations
Extra crisp: Bake 2–3 minutes longer.
Shortbread style: Skip baking powder.
Dairy-free: Use melted vegan butter or coconut oil.
Flavor ideas:
Add lemon zest
Stir in chocolate chips
Sprinkle sugar on top before baking
If you want, I can adapt this into egg-free, vegan, or 3-ingredient gluten-free biscuits.
