Sprite Biscuits Recipe – Practical Frugality (2024)

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These Sprite Biscuits are very easy to make, and you can have them ready within half an hour. The secret ingredient in this recipe is Sprite fizzy drink, but you can use any other fizzy drink, such as 7-Up or Lemonade.

In this recipe, I’ll be using ready-made Bisquick biscuits mixture, but I’ve been looking at how to make this at home too and will have a recipe for you soon. In the meanwile, reach out for the ready-made stuff from the supermarket shelf.

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It’s best to have all the ingredients measured out before you start as this recipe it’s not only quick to make, but you also need to be quick to make it!

Once you have all the ingredients mixed together, you only need to knead the dough very lightly. If you knead it too much, your biscuits could turn out hard as rocks!

Also, make sure that you line the baking tin with a wax paper or baking parchment. The times I’ve forgotten that I have to do this even with non-stick baking tins and ended up scraping far too much dough from the baking tin afterwards.

These Sprite biscuits are great to serve at special family occasions, like Christmas Dinner, Thanksgiving Dinner, Easter Dinner, or any family gathering.

Hope you enjoy baking this one!

Magdalena

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How can I make biscuits from scratch?

I’ve used a ready made mix for my recipe, which I know is a bit of a cheating, so if you are after a proper recipe, here are the ingredients for the biscuits mix.

To make the 2 and 1/2 cups of biscuit mix, add together 2 and 1/2 cups of all purpose flour (plain flour), 4 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of caster sugar. Mix together first and then follow my recipe above.

Why do my biscuits come out flat or not light and fluffy like promised?

The trick here is not to overmix the dough. You literary just need to throw everything together and not knead it at all. The more you knead it or try to make it into a smooth dough the more you are compacting the dough mixture and the more likely it is that you’ll end up with a tough and low biscuits.

The other problem I sometimes see, is when people don’t use the right temperature for baking. It’s really important that your oven is at the recipe required temperature before you place your baking tray in the oven.

Don’t open the oven door in the first 15-20 minutes of baking! The biscuits need to have consistent temperature for them to rise. If you open the oven door too soon, the cold air will make them to go down.

Mix and bake straightaway! To get the biggest rise, make sure that you have your oven on when you start to mix your dough and then put your biscuits into the oven straightaway. Again the soda and baking powder are reacting together quickly and to get the biggest rise, you need to bake them straightaway.

What can I substitute the Sprite for?

If you don’t have the Sprite, you can substitute it for any other carbonated drink that’s either non-flavoured or citrus flavoured.

Can I make the bisquick biscuit dough ahead of time?

It’s best to mix and bake the biscuits straightaway, to achieve the best results. If you get called away or there is another reason, why you can’t bake them immediately, you can place the mix in the fridge for up to 45 minutes to an hour. After that the raising agents inside the mix (baking powder and baking soda) will start to deteriorate and you might not get as light rise as if you bake them straightaway.

If you want to, you can freeze the sprite biscuits when they are baked to keep them fresh. When you are ready to eat them, defrost them and then place in an oven on medium heat (about 180C) and warm them through for about 5 minutes. They will look (and taste!) like if you have just baked them.

What can I serve with homemade biscuits?

Anything goes! Homemade biscuits are great with a soup or a meat stew in the winter or salad in the summer. You can eat the biscuits as they are, but they are equally good with a bit of butter, pate or any other spreads. There is really no right or wrong!

Why do you use a soda or 7 up in making biscuits?

Surprisingly using soda or other carbonated drink doesn’t make these biscuits sweet. You can’t taste the soda drink flavour in (unless you use really strong flavour). The carbonated drink reacts with the rest of the mix, making the biscuits amazingly light and fluffy.

How long can I keep my biscuits for?

I store mine in a bread tin (loosely covered with plastic bag) and they are fine for about 2 days. They are obviously best straight out of the oven!

Easy Sprite Biscuits Recipe

Very easy recipe to make with only four ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  • 2 and 1/2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
  • 1/2 cup Sprite
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 450 F or 230 C degrees.

  • Pour melted butter into an 8×8 inch baking dish

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together remaining ingredients, using just 2 cups of the Bisquick.

  • Sprinkle your working kitchen counter with about 1/4 cup of baking mix and place mixed dough in the middle.

  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup baking mix on top of the dough

  • Use your hands to mix into the dough then pat it out to about 1/2 an inch thick.

    Use biscuit cutters to cut the biscuits out, then place them in the pan of melted butter.

    Continue to mix the remaining dough into a ball, then pat back out until you've used it all.

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

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FAQs

What are the 4 steps of the biscuit method? ›

Biscuit Method
  1. Scale out all of your ingredients.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients together.
  3. Add the butter and using the paddle attachment (with mixer) or pastry blender or by hand until the mixture has pea size bits of butter in it. ...
  4. The liquid ingredients are then added and combined to form a soft dough.
Aug 25, 2023

What is the secret to biscuits? ›

Use Cold Butter for Biscuits

For flaky layers, use cold butter. When you cut in the butter, you have coarse crumbs of butter coated with flour. When the biscuit bakes, the butter will melt, releasing steam and creating pockets of air. This makes the biscuits airy and flaky on the inside.

What is the basic biscuit formula? ›

The basic formula is as follows: 2 cups AP flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup milk—and the add-in(s) of your choice. I'm giving you two savory options. The red is a sun-dried tomato and cheddar biscuit with paprika and a touch of cayenne.

What are the 3 tips tricks and techniques about using the biscuit mixing method? ›

Homemade Biscuits Tips and Tricks
  1. Be careful to mix as little as possible once the liquid hits the flour. ...
  2. When using The Biscuit Mixing Method you want your solid fat and your liquids very cold. ...
  3. Buttermilk in this recipe helps create tenderness and adds a little bit of a tangy flavor that is iconic of classic biscuits.
Nov 4, 2018

What are the 7 steps in the biscuit method? ›

Making biscuits is basically composed of seven steps:
  1. Mix some dry ingredients.
  2. "Cut" in some fat.
  3. Mix in some liquid.
  4. Knead the dough.
  5. Roll out the dough.
  6. Cut biscuits.
  7. Bake.

Is it better to use milk or buttermilk in biscuits? ›

Buttermilk adds a nice tang to the biscuit flavor and helps them rise better.

Why put an egg in biscuits? ›

Biscuit recipes tend to be egg-free, this makes them drier and the lack of protein to bind the mix helps achieve that crumbly texture. For super light, crumbly biscuits try grating or pushing the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve into the biscuit dough.

What not to do when making biscuits? ›

5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Biscuits
  1. Mistake #1: Your butter is too warm.
  2. Mistake #2: You're using an inferior flour.
  3. Mistake #3: You use an appliance to mix your batter.
  4. Mistake #4: You don't fold the dough enough.
  5. Mistake #5: You twist your biscuit cutter.
Feb 1, 2019

What is the best flour for making biscuits? ›

White wheat in general is around 9-12% protein, while the hard reds are 11-15%. As far as brands of flour, White Lily “all-purpose” flour has been my go-to for biscuit making. It's a soft red winter wheat, and the low protein and low gluten content keep biscuits from becoming too dense.

What is ABC in biscuit? ›

Ammonium bicarbonate (ABC) is an important raising agent for the biscuit and cracker industry and bakers also use it in some strongly flavored products like gingerbread. ABC decomposes on heating at 60°C in a temperature-driven reaction releasing carbon dioxide, ammonia, and water vapor.

What is the best liquid for biscuits? ›

*Substitute buttermilk, light cream, or heavy cream for the whole milk, if you prefer; use enough of whatever liquid you choose to bring the dough together readily, without you having to work it too much. The higher-fat liquid you use, the more tender and richer-tasting your biscuits will be.

Why does butter leak out of biscuits? ›

Forgetting To Chill the Butter and Flour

Once you've combined your butter and flour, put the bowl back in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to make sure the butter stays cold. The butter should not soften before placing the biscuits in the oven.

What makes biscuits taste better? ›

Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the biscuits and makes them slightly more tender. Butter: We use salted European butter in this recipe. It will work with unsalted or salted butter. I like the extra saltiness of salted butter, but you can reduce the salt to 3/4 teaspoon if you prefer.

What makes a good biscuits? ›

“What makes a good biscuit,” Maupin said, “is that it has to be light and flaky on the inside, brown and crunchy on the outside.”

Which is better for biscuits butter or shortening? ›

So what's the final verdict? Butter is the winner here. The butter biscuits were moister with that wonderful butter taste and melt-in-your mouth texture. I'd be curious to test out substituting half or just two tablespoons of the butter with shortening to see if you get the best of both.

How many steps are there in the biscuit method of mixing? ›

The biscuit mixing method is the technique used to make quick breads that are tender and flaky by reducing gluten development. This technique also works to form layers in the dough that result in flakiness. The method involves 4 key steps: Mixing all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

What is the most important step in biscuit making? ›

Mixing. The multi-stage mixing method is preferred for its ability to produce consistent doughs which are not fully developed. Blending all dry ingredients to rub or cut the shortening into the flour until fat is fully distributed and pea-sized lumps are visible.

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