Growing up in the South, biscuits weren’t a side dish — they were a moment. Soft, warm, tender… and usually swimming in butter. My daddy made the best biscuits ever. He spent ALL DAY making those biscuits, and swore his secret was letting the dough rest. (I have a feeling that rest was an excuse for a Sunday afternoon nap!)
When I first transitioned to plant-based cooking, I thought biscuits were one of those things I’d miss, but ohhh no. These drop biscuits came along and said, “Hold my bowl.” They’re everything I loved about those Sunday-morning biscuits — fluffy, comforting, golden — without the dairy, oil, or heaviness. Just simple ingredients, quick mixing, drop-and-go magic, and that unmistakable Southern warmth that tastes like home.
🔥Pro Tip
For the fluffiest biscuits, don’t overmix. Stir until the dough just comes together — a few floury streaks are perfect. The less you fuss, the taller and lighter they bake!
Cost & Nutritional Comparison
- Homemade plant-based drop biscuits cost about $0.17 which is roughly 40–60% less per serving than refrigerated vegan biscuits or bakery options that come in around $0.84 a biscuit.
- These biscuits contain significantly less saturated fat and 25–40% fewer calories than traditional dairy-and-butter versions with about 0–0.1 g of saturated fat per biscuit—compared to 2–2.5 g in store-bought biscuits and up to 6+ g when using richer vegan butters.
- By swapping dairy fat for plant ingredients, you increase fiber, potassium, and B-vitamin content, supporting heart health and steady energy.
Final Thoughts 🌻
I love that we’ve developed a yummy biscuit recipe! I have friends whose grandmothers had biscuits available at every single meal. There was no way I could go whole-food, plant-based without a good biscuit. Now, these can’t compare to one soaked in butter, but they certainly are a fast, cozy, budget-friendly option.
They’re a total win for anyone craving Southern comfort without the heaviness. We whip them up for breakfast, serve them with soup, or use them as the topping for our favorite casseroles (No-Chicken Pot Pie anyone?) — and enjoy the warm hug of homemade goodness in every bite.
Southern Style Drop Biscuits
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven 425 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix milk and vinegar. Set aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients together.
- Pour wet ingredients in to dry ingredients. Mix just until all flour is wet.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoons, drop scoopful of dough on baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.