I just got the new book Everyday Grain-Free Baking in the mail a few weeks ago, and ever since it’s been the cookbook I hand to my kids to choose a recipe on our Saturday baking day tradition. Most recipes are GAPS-legal, and if they’re not, there are simple substitutes or omissions that can be made. I especially love that they call for ingredients I almost always have on hand – coconut and almond flour are used, but those are in most grain-free kitchens anyway.
The recipes are simple to follow and delicious. So far we’ve tried these biscuits and the cinnamon-swirl coffee cake with great success! Kelly offered to let me share the biscuit recipe with my readers, so here it is. Thanks Kelly!
Make sure you click on over here and check out the rest of the recipes in her Everyday Grain-Free Baking book.
Southern-Style Biscuits
Reprinted with permission from Everyday Grain-Free Baking
Grain-Free Southern-Style Biscuits made with Honey
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups blanched almond flour find here
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey omit for keto or replace with 1 packet/scoop of stevia or monk fruit if desired
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- n a small bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and honey until smooth. Add the coconut milk, eggs, and apple cider vinegar, whisking together until well combined.
- Using a spoon, stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Scoop a large spoonful of batter into your hands and gently roll into a ball about the size of an apricot; repeat until you’ve made
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet two inches apart and gently flatten using the palm of your hand. (If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for about 15 minutes before rolling into balls and flattening.)
- Bake about 15 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Serve warm with a drizzle of raw honey or homemade jam.
The Ketogenic Version of the GAPS Diet
Thanks so much for your kind words, Cara! I’m so thrilled to hear you and your family are enjoying the recipes. Thank you for helping to spread the word! You are such a blessing! :)
Hi!
I was wondering what would be a good substitute for eggs? Also, if I cannot find almond flour, can almond meal or coconut flour be used?
Thanks!
You can make an egg replacement using 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbsps. of water. Stir well and let it sit for a little while, and it becomes a similar consistency to an egg. We have to avoid dairy and eggs, so I’ve found it helpful to look for vegan recipes when wanting to make baked goods. And then I use paleo/gaps style meals for lunches and dinners. I hope this helps!
Thanks Audrey! :-) (I have to avoid dairy and eggs due to sensitivity…as well as soy, corn, and gluten…I have pretty much been eating a vegan diet on most days for the past two years.)
I’m looking forward to making this recipe. I want bread all the time, any kind. It’s do good to eat a healthy bread that I know is gluten free. Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I will look for this cookbook.
Is the coconut milk in this recipe the canned kind that is thick or the liquid kind you can buy in the refrigerator section at the store?
I believe either would work, I used the full-fat canned kind.
Thanks Cara!!
Cara, I’ve been receiving your e-mails for quite sometime. I have had gut problems my WHOLE life and no one could ever put their finger on it. After reading an article you wrote, passed a long to me by a friend. I was intrigued. My doc (an integrated physician-LOVE HIM!) suggested a gluten-free diet, which was helping somewhat but I was still having problems. I’ve now been grain-free and sugar-free for 9 months and feel better than I have in years. Not only my gut, but my sleep patterns, my focus and it’s just because of diet! WOW! All that to say, I love your recipes. They’ve really helped. I especially loved the one awhile back – the meatloaf cupcakes with avacado frosting. I make it all the time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!