Our 13 Best Biscuit Recipes to Bake for Any Occasion Flaky, buttery, and cheesy—these recipes have it all. Close Credit: Angie Mosier The cozier months call for warm, baked goods, and biscuits are a must for any feast table. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying biscuits for the first time, this collection of our best recipes has something for you. Biscuits are a versatile staple that pair well with fall favorites like turkey, potatoes, and gravy, and they also shine at breakfast, spread with butter, jam, or served alongside eggs and bacon. All biscuits rely on the same simple ingredients—flour, butter, and milk—that make them irresistible. Mastering a good biscuit recipe is a rite of passage, so keep reading to find the perfect one for you. What Is a Scone—and How Is It Different From a Biscuit? Baking Experts Weigh In 01 of 13 Sweet-Potato Biscuits Credit: Brie Goldman Adding sweet potato to classic biscuits adds natural sweetness. A homemade sweet potato puree creates orange-hued biscuits with a fluffy texture. This recipe is especially fitting for autumn, when the sweet potato harvest is at its peak. View Recipe 02 of 13 Airy Angel Biscuits If you're feeding a crowd, our airy angel biscuits are the perfect recipe. The batch makes 48 biscuits in under an hour. Unlike most biscuit recipes, this one uses yeast, giving it a distinct flavor and light, fluffy texture. View Recipe 03 of 13 Cathead Biscuits Credit: Jason Donnelly Go big with these cathead biscuits from chef Virginia Willis, featured in her book Secrets of the Southern Table. These extra-large buttermilk biscuits (which are also shown at the top of this story) are rolled and cut out, not a drop-style biscuit. The tops bake up to a golden brown finish, topping the light and airy interior. It's essential to note that for this biscuit recipe, you must use Southern all-purpose flour or cake flour. View Recipe 04 of 13 Test Kitchen's Favorite Buttermilk Biscuits Credit: Armando Rafael Our test kitchen knows best, and these buttermilk biscuits are no exception. It's a simple recipe that yields the perfect flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuit in just 40 minutes. View Recipe 05 of 13 Martha's Buttermilk Biscuits With Herbs For a savory version, Martha's buttermilk biscuits with herbs are one of our go-tos. Martha says they're the best biscuits that she has ever made, and she uses a mix of dill, rosemary, and chives to flavor them. They're best served with poached eggs, sausage, or bacon on the side for breakfast. View Recipe 06 of 13 Scott Peacock's Buttermilk Biscuits Scott Peacock is an American chef who specializes in Southern cuisine. This is his buttermilk biscuit recipe made with a homemade baking soda method. Serve them with butter and preserves or local honey. View Recipe 07 of 13 Cheddar Drop Biscuits Sharp white cheddar, fresh chives, and a dash of cayenne pepper elevate the flavor of these drop biscuits. View Recipe 08 of 13 Flaky Buttery Biscuits Credit: Grant Webster Our flaky buttery biscuit recipe is versatile enough for either firmer rolled biscuits or softer drop biscuits. They bake to golden perfection either way and complement any meal. View Recipe 09 of 13 Cheddar Biscuits Cheesy biscuits never disappoint. We like to use this recipe when making our winter-vegetable potpie with a cheddar biscuit topping. The buttery, cheesy combination is unmatched. View Recipe 10 of 13 Breakfast-Sausage-and-Gruyère Drop Biscuits Credit: Johnny Miller Whip these sausage and Gruyère drop biscuits up for a savory breakfast treat. With no shaping or cutting required, they're an ideal option for serving a crowd in no time. View Recipe 11 of 13 Cheddar Biscuits With Pecans These cheddar biscuits with pecans stand out from the rest. Small in size, they make a great Southern hors d'oeuvre for Thanksgiving. Best of all, you can make them up to a week ahead. View Recipe 12 of 13 Small-Batch Buttermilk Biscuits Credit: David Malosh Our small-batch buttermilk biscuits are scaled down for convenience but still deliver the warm, fluffy texture that completes a feast or starts the day right. View Recipe 13 of 13 Cornmeal Biscuits Credit: Jake Sternquist These cornmeal biscuits are a twist on the classic buttermilk biscuit. They have the same buttery, tender texture everyone loves, but gain extra flavor from the yellow cornmeal that replaces part of the flour in the dough. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes