Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Biscuits: The Best Copycat Recipe

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Who doesn’t love buttermilk biscuits, especially Cracker Barrels?! There’s nothing quite like the warm, soft, and buttery goodness of Cracker Barrel buttermilk biscuits. They’re the perfect side for any meal or a comforting snack on their own.

My husband is a big fan (and I have to admit, I am too), but we don’t make it to Cracker Barrel very often. So, naturally, I decided to bring the magic of those biscuits home.

When my husband first suggested I create a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel biscuits, I was a little taken aback. After all, I had been making what I thought were the best buttermilk biscuits already! But he said, “You should try to find a recipe that’s just like Cracker Barrel’s,” and, well… challenge accepted.

At first, I’ll admit I was slightly offended—why mess with my awesome biscuits? But I love experimenting in my own kitchen trying to clone recipes, especially when it comes to recreating restaurant favorites, so I decided to tweak my recipe to match the “real thing.”

Like always, It took me a little bit of time (and more than a few batches of biscuits) to get this great biscuit recipe tweaked just right. But eventually, I nailed it! The perfect combination of simple ingredients and techniques brought the famous biscuits to life, and they were spot on. Suddenly, I wasn’t offended anymore—I was inspired! Ha!

Don’t tell my husband this, but sometimes his ideas are pretty great.

I love being as frugal as possible, and dining out often doesn’t fit into that mindset. But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy our favorite restaurant dishes at home. That’s where this recipe comes in!

The good news? You don’t have to wait for a trip to Cracker Barrel to enjoy these iconic biscuits anymore. With The Best Copycat Recipe for Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Biscuits, you can whip them up right in your own kitchen with just a few pantry staples.

They’re just as soft, buttery, and irresistible as the originals—and even better, you can enjoy them anytime you like! Let’s get our aprons and dive into making these awesome biscuits.

Simple Ingredients

• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (I use sea salt)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 stick of cold butter (I use salted butter)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup milk
• melted butter to garnish at the end if you desire

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• biscuit cutter or glass jar/cup
• large mixing bowl
• liquid measuring cup
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• cutting board or silicone baking mat
• wooden spoon
• baking pan
• pastry cutter

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Your Oven and Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 400°F and set out an ungreased baking sheet.

Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

You may ask why I use baking powder if I use self-rising flour. I believe it helps the fluffy biscuits to be even more fluffy….. 

Cut in the Butter
First, grate your cold butter (or cube it into tiny cubes) into the large bowl of dry ingredients and add shortening.

Next, using a pastry cutter cut the cold butter and shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the Buttermilk
Pour the cold buttermilk into the bowl and gently stir with your wooden spoon until the dough comes together. You can also use your hands near the end to get everything completely mixed together.

It may be a little sticky and that’s ok. The self-rising flour you add to your surface and to your hands will help them not be so sticky. 

Shape the Dough
Turn the biscuit dough out onto a lightly floured surface of a silicone mat or a cutting board. Flour your hands and pat dough into a 1-inch thick circle.

Cut out the Biscuits
Cut out biscuits using a round floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass cup or jar. Then, place them on the prepared baking sheet. Be sure the biscuits are touching to help keep shape.

Cut out as many biscuits as you can by cutting as close together as possible, reshape the dough, and continue. At the end, I usually form the biscuit as best I can with my hands and stick the cutter over it to help shape it. 

Bake
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are getting lightly golden brown.

Brush with Butter
As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for that signature Cracker Barrel shine and flavor. We do not do this because we eat them immediately with Mama’s sausage gravy.

Variations

• Experiment with Add-Ins: Try adding shredded cheese, chopped herbs, or garlic powder for a flavor twist.

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Final Thoughts

There’s something so satisfying about making your own Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Biscuits at home. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner, these biscuits bring a little bit of Southern classic hospitality to your table.

When paired with sausage gravy it makes for one of those quick meals for breakfast which is an added bonus. These awesome biscuits are my kid’s favorite thing for breakfast.

So, grab your apron, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake a batch of these incredible biscuits. Once you try this Best Copycat Recipe for Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Biscuits, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Enjoy the warm, buttery goodness, and don’t forget to share this recipe with family and friends—it’s too good to keep to yourself!

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