Red Velvet Biscuits
- 15m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
These red velvet biscuits are a sweet and savory twist on classic biscuits, with a striking red color and a tender, flaky texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, they are best served warm with butter and honey.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cup self-rising flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- kosher salt
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter shredded on a cheese grater
- 1/4 cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Honey
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 9 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 76.2 mg
- Iron: 1.17 mg
- Magnesium: 7.09 mg
- Phosphorus: 132 mg
- Potassium: 85.2 mg
- Zinc: 0.24 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 cup self-rising flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- kosher salt
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/4 cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Honey
Prepare
- Soften 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, shredded on a cheese grater
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with softened butter.
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Step 2.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine 2 cups self-rising flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk until well combined.
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Step 3.
Add ¾ cup cold buttermilk, ½ cup cold unsalted butter (shredded on a cheese grater), ¼ cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a few drops of red food coloring (about 8 drops) to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until a red dough forms, about 2 minutes.
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Step 4.
Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin. Turn the dough out and roll it to ½ inch thick. Fold the dough into quarters to create layers, then flatten again to about ½ inch thick.
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Step 5.
Cut out biscuits using a small canning jar lid, biscuit cutter, or cookie cutter. Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking dish, placing them close together.
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Step 6.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the biscuits are fluffy and risen. While the biscuits bake, soften additional butter for brushing.
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Step 7.
Brush or rub softened butter on top of the warm biscuits. Serve with more softened butter and honey.