7 Up Biscuits
Light, fluffy, and so easy you’ll think they’re magic, these 7 Up Biscuits are the quickest way to get a batch of classic homemade biscuits from scratch—and yes, there’s no buttermilk needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled; swap for 2 cups self-rising flour if you have it
- 1 tablespoon baking powder omit if using self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar adds a hint of sweetness and golden color
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt balances flavors
- 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter diced (or use vegetable shortening for a neutral taste)
- 1 cup cold 7 Up soda chilled for maximum lift; club soda plus a squeeze of lemon works too
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing (optional, but oh so good)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. A hot baking sheet jump-starts the rise and creates crisp bottoms.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until no clumps remain.
- Drop in the cold butter pieces. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized bits—those bits create steam pockets for flakiness.
- Pour the cold 7 Up over the flour mixture. Gently stir with a wooden spoon until just moistened—overmixing deflates all those precious bubbles.
- Turn the shaggy dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rough 1-inch thick rectangle—no rolling pin needed.
- Fold the dough in thirds like a letter, then pat back to 1-inch thickness. This quick fold gives flaky layers without extra fuss.
- Use a 2½-inch round cutter, pressing straight down without twisting. Clean cuts keep edges sharp so biscuits rise evenly. Gather scraps, pat gently, and cut additional rounds.
- Arrange biscuits so they just touch—this makes soft sides. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden. Let rest 2–3 minutes before digging in.
Notes
• Use a digital scale like OXO Good Grips when you can—baking is a tiny bit of science that rewards precise measure. If you’re short on time, self-rising flour really cuts down the list.
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