These homemade dairy free biscuits taste just like Grandma’s! They’re fluffy, flaky, and dotted with chunks of vegan bacon. Slather them with melty butter and your favorite jam or dunk in soups & stews for the coziest winter meal!

⭐️ Why This Recipe Works

Reliably delicious dairy free biscuits aren’t just possible; they are about to happen in your kitchen! By using old-fashioned techniques and today’s plant-based ingredients, you can make fluffy, flaky, buttery biscuits that would make any grandma proud.

Oh! Btw, they’re dotted with salty vegan bacon bits, just in case you thought biscuits couldn’t get any better.

Here’s why this recipe works:

1️⃣ Cold vegan butter creates pockets of fat that melt while baking, creating steam to help lift the dough.

2️⃣ Homemade vegan buttermilk reacts with the leavening agents for a wonderful, fluffy texture.

3️⃣ Quick and gentle mixing by hand guards against tough biscuits.

4️⃣ Folding the dough 6 times achieves flaky perfection.

5️⃣ Baking in a hot oven gives these biscuits their tall rise and golden brown tops.

🔖 Simple Ingredients

You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients for dairy free biscuits with vegan bacon bits.

Vegan bacon- I used MyBacon in this recipe. 1 (6oz.) package is the perfect amount.

Dairy free milk - Plain soy milk makes realistic and predictable buttermilk when mixed with apple cider vinegar. Use oat milk or unsweetened almond milk to keep this recipe soy-free.

Apple cider vinegar – This essential ingredient makes vegan buttermilk and reacts with the leavening agents for fluffy biscuits. Swap ACV for lemon juice if you’d like.

All-purpose flour – Has just the right amount of protein to hold the rise while keeping a tender crumb.

Baking powder & baking soda – Essential leavening agents for creating lift.

Kosher salt – I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in this recipe. If using table salt or fine sea salt, reduce the amount to a scant ½ teaspoon.

Vegan butter - Use cold vegan butter that is straight from the fridge. Unlike regular butter, it will be soft enough to dent when firmly pressed, and easy to slice, even when cold. I love the flavor of Country Crock Plant Butter, and that’s what I tested this recipe with. Earth Balance Buttery Sticks will work well too.

🥣 How To Make Dairy Free Biscuits with Vegan Bacon (With Photos)

When you’re ready to make this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post. You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements there.

slicing vegan bacon into vegan bacon bits

1. Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Pour the plant-based milk into a liquid measuring cup or small bowl. Add the vinegar and stir until well combined. It will curdle slightly to make vegan buttermilk. Set aside

3. Cook 1 (6 oz. / 170 g) package of MyBacon according to the package directions. Drain the strips on a paper towel. Cut the vegan bacon into ¼ inch vegan bacon bits.

4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Plop the chilled vegan butter cubes on top. Use your hands to crumble the vegan butter into the flour mixture. Leave a few chunks the size of peas.

6. Add the vegan bacon bits and fluff them into the flour with your hands.

7. Make a well in the center and pour in the vegan buttermilk. Quickly and gently mix it all together until a sticky dough is formed. Guard against overworking the dough which can lead to tough biscuits.

slice biscuit dough into 6 equal biscuits

8. Turn the dough onto a well floured work surface. Dust the top with flour and use your hands to gently fold the dough in half and onto itself 6 times. Then press the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.

9. Evenly slice the rectangle into 6 biscuits by cutting straight down with a sharp knife. (You do not need a biscuit cutter.) Transfer biscuits to prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with plant-based milk.

10. Bake for 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

❄️ How to Store Leftover Biscuits

Short term (1-2 days)

Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature.

Longer storage (up to 5 days)

Refrigerate cooled biscuits in an airtight container. Gently reheat before serving so they retain their tenderness by:

Bring to room temperature by setting the container on the counter.
Microwave at very short intervals (10 seconds) until warm and soft to the touch.
Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Freezing

Freeze cooled biscuits in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen biscuits (no need to thaw first) in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

❤️ Helpful Tips

Keep your vegan butter cold- Cold chunks of fat create steam as they hit the hot oven which help the biscuits rise tall and flaky.

Give the vegan buttermilk time to curdle – Make this right after preheating your oven and before cooking the vegan bacon. This will give the soy milk and apple cider vinegar a few minutes to curdle and turn into vegan buttermilk.

Handle the dough gently – Mix the dough by hand until it just comes together into a shaggy mass. Overworking the dough develops gluten, making tough biscuits.

Can I make this recipe without the vegan bacon bits? - Absolutely! In fact, I developed this recipe first without vegan bacon and then added it in after the biscuit dough was perfected.

The only change you need is to add a bit more salt. I recommend 1 teaspoon of Diamond Crystal Kosher salt or ¾ teaspoon of fine sea salt or table salt.

😋 Serving Suggestions

Dairy free biscuits can stand in for bread at almost any meal. Here are a few ideas to make your taste buds do a happy dance:

Slather with vegan butter and a generous dollop of Chia Seed Jam or Small Batch Apple Butter.

Dunk in soups & stews for the ultimate cozy lunch or casual dinner.

Pair with Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak for a date night worthy dinner.

Serve them breakfast diner style alongside Tofu Scramble or Vegan Shakshuka.

Smother in White Wine and Mushroom Gravy for a classic biscuits and gravy plate.

I’m already doing a happy dance thinking of how much fun you’re going to have making this tasty little recipe. Because who doesn’t want a fluffy, flaky, mouthwatering carb fest?!

If you need me, just follow the trail of biscuit crumbs…

X,o,

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Yield: 6 biscuits

Author: Carol Clayton