Delicious Bisquick Yogurt Biscuits

Making homemade biscuits from scratch can feel like a time-consuming task, especially when you’re trying to get dinner on the table after a long day at work. Between measuring out all the dry ingredients and hoping they turn out light and fluffy, traditional biscuit recipes aren’t always practical for busy weeknights.

That’s where these Bisquick yogurt biscuits come to the rescue – they need just two main ingredients, come together in minutes, and turn out reliably good every single time. Plus, the yogurt adds a subtle tang and keeps them perfectly moist, making them an ideal sidekick for soups, stews, or just a pat of butter and honey.

What Kind of Greek Yogurt Should I Use?

For biscuits, plain full-fat Greek yogurt will give you the best results, though 2% will work in a pinch. Regular yogurt isn’t a great substitute here since it’s too thin – you want that thick, creamy texture that Greek yogurt provides to create tender, flaky biscuits. When shopping, look for yogurt without added flavors or sweeteners, as these can throw off the taste of your biscuits. If you can’t find Greek yogurt, sour cream makes an excellent substitute since it has a similar thickness and tanginess that helps create those lovely layers in your biscuits.

Options for Substitutions

These quick biscuits are pretty forgiving when it comes to substitutions. Here’s what you can swap if needed:

• Baking mix: While Bisquick is the go-to choice, you can use any all-purpose baking mix like Jiffy or Pioneer. If you’re out completely, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons shortening.
• Greek yogurt: Sour cream works perfectly as a 1:1 replacement. Regular plain yogurt can work too, but strain it first in a coffee filter for 30 minutes to remove excess liquid.
• Lemon-lime soda: Any clear, carbonated soda will work – try ginger ale or club soda. Just avoid dark sodas as they’ll change the color. The carbonation is key, so make sure your soda isn’t flat!
• Butter: You can use margarine or even shortening in place of butter. If using salted butter, just reduce any added salt in your baking mix substitute if you’re making your own.

Watch Out for These Mistakes While Baking

The biggest mistake when making these biscuits is overworking the dough – too much mixing or kneading will result in tough, dense biscuits instead of light and fluffy ones.

Temperature control is crucial: using cold butter and cold yogurt helps create those coveted flaky layers, while room temperature ingredients can lead to flat, greasy biscuits.

When cutting the biscuits, avoid twisting the cutter as this seals the edges and prevents proper rising – instead, press straight down and lift straight up.

For the best rise and texture, place your biscuits close together on the baking sheet (about 1/2 inch apart), as this helps them climb upward rather than spread outward, and remember to brush off excess flour before baking as it can create dry, dusty spots on your finished biscuits.

What to Serve With Yogurt Biscuits?

These tender biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite dinner! For breakfast, try them with some honey butter and jam, or use them to make mini breakfast sandwiches with eggs and bacon. At dinner time, they’re great for soaking up gravies and sauces – especially with comfort foods like chicken pot pie or beef stew. I also love serving these biscuits with a bowl of chili or using them to make sliders with pulled pork or chicken salad.

Storage Instructions

Keep Fresh: These yogurt biscuits stay good at room temperature for about 2 days when stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag. For longer storage, pop them in the fridge where they’ll keep for up to a week. Just make sure they’re completely cool before storing to keep that nice texture!

Freeze: Good news – these biscuits freeze really well! Place them in a freezer bag or container and they’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. I like to put a piece of parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.

Warm Up: To enjoy your stored biscuits, warm them up in the oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes, or pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. They taste almost as good as fresh-baked, especially with a pat of butter!

Preparation Time	10-15 minutes
Cooking Time	20 minutes
Total Time	30-35 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 700-800
• Protein: 10-15 g
• Fat: 40-50 g
• Carbohydrates: 80-90 g

Ingredients

• 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquick brand)
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 stick butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
• 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (cold, for a light texture)

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Dish

Add butter to an 8×8 baking dish and place the dish in a cold oven.

Preheat the oven to 400°F, allowing the butter to melt as the oven heats up.

Keep an eye on the butter and remove the baking dish from the oven as soon as the butter is fully melted.

Step 2: Mix the Biscuit Dough

In a separate bowl, combine Bisquick, yogurt, and soda.

Stir the ingredients together until just combined.

Be careful not to over-stir the mixture; the goal is to achieve a dough that is slightly sticky but holds together.

If you find the dough too sticky, add a little more Bisquick to reach the desired consistency.

Step 3: Shape the Biscuits

Pat the prepared dough into a square on a lightly floured surface.

Score the dough like a tic-tac-toe board to divide it into 9 equal portions.

Carefully shape each portion into a circle to form individual biscuits.

Step 4: Arrange and Bake the Biscuits

Place the shaped biscuit dough into the melted butter in the baking dish, ensuring that each biscuit has its own space.

Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5: Serve Your Biscuits

Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these warm, buttery biscuits on their own or with your favorite toppings.