BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

🥐 Baking Powder Biscuits (Maintenance Plan) by Dr. Cindy Tanzar

If you’re missing the warm, fluffy texture of a classic biscuit, these Baking Powder Biscuits are just the solution. Designed for those in the maintenance phase of a clean-eating plan, they deliver all the comfort of traditional biscuits—with none of the grains or refined carbs.

Made with blanched almond flour, sour cream, and pasture-raised eggs, they’re tender on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. Whether you’re enjoying them at breakfast or as a dinner side, they’re quick to whip up and versatile enough to complement any meal.

🧾 Plan & Yield Information

• Plan: Maintenance
• Yield: 10–12 biscuits
• Serving Tip: Best served warm. Pairs well with grass-fed butter, sugar-free jam, or clean protein dishes.

🥄 Ingredients

• 2 cups blanched almond flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp Pink Himalayan salt
• 2 large pastured eggs
• ⅓ cup Kerry Gold butter (5 ⅓ Tbsp), melted
• ¼ cup sour cream

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sour cream and eggs until smooth.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. The dough will thicken as it sits.
5. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough onto your baking sheet. Lightly shape and flatten them into biscuit forms with your fingers.
6. Bake for 15–17 minutes or until golden and lightly firm.
7. Let cool on the baking sheet before serving.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Spread with grass-fed butter or ghee for a classic taste
• Pair with eggs, clean sausage, or turkey bacon for breakfast
• Use in place of dinner rolls or as a clean burger bun
• Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor variety

🧊 Storage Tips

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days
• Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet for best texture
• Freeze in a zip-top bag and thaw as needed

🧠 Final Thoughts

These Baking Powder Biscuits prove you can enjoy cozy, bread-like sides without compromising your clean-eating goals. With their rich flavor and satisfying texture, they’re a smart, simple, and delicious addition to your maintenance meal plan.