I didn’t believe the hype until I tried them myself, but these 7UP Biscuits are hands-down some of the fluffiest, most tender biscuits I’ve ever pulled out of my oven. With only four ingredients and no special equipment, they come together faster than traditional biscuits and bake up like little pillows of buttery perfection.
The secret ingredient? 7UP. It might sound unusual, but it adds just the right amount of lift and moisture to the dough. Combined with Bisquick, sour cream, and melted butter, it creates a biscuit that’s soft on the inside, golden on the edges, and impossible to resist.
Whether you need a quick bread for dinner or something to slather with honey butter at breakfast, these biscuits are a recipe you’ll want to keep close.
Why These Biscuits Work So Well
This isn’t your classic biscuit dough, but it delivers everything you want from a biscuit and more:
- Sour cream makes the dough rich and tender
- 7UP adds lightness and just a touch of sweetness
- Bisquick simplifies things — no measuring out flour, salt, or leaveners
- Melted butter gives the bottoms a golden, crisp finish
They come together in minutes and bake up like you’ve been perfecting biscuit-making for years.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Serves 6 to 8 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Bake Time: 12 to 15 minutes)
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup 7UP (not diet)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
How I Make Them Step by Step
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
I preheat the oven to 450°F and pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. You can tilt the dish to make sure the butter coats the entire bottom evenly.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
In a medium bowl, I stir together the Bisquick and sour cream until crumbly. Then I slowly add the 7UP and stir just until a soft, sticky dough forms. The dough will be wet, and that’s exactly how it should be.
Step 3: Shape the Biscuits
I turn the dough out onto a floured surface (you can sprinkle a little Bisquick instead of flour). I gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick square or round, then cut it into 9 equal pieces using a biscuit cutter or a sharp knife.
Step 4: Bake
I place each biscuit into the buttered baking dish and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until they’re puffed and lightly golden on top.
Step 5: Serve
Once they’re out of the oven, I let them rest for a few minutes before serving. The bottoms soak up that buttery base, and the tops stay soft and tender.
My Tips for Perfect Biscuits
- Don’t overwork the dough. Mix just until combined so they stay light
- Use cold sour cream to help keep the dough temperature down
- Handle the dough gently when patting it out and cutting
- Real 7UP works best. Generic lemon-lime sodas can vary in sweetness and fizz
- Serve warm. These biscuits are best right out of the oven
Delicious Ways to Serve Them
These biscuits are super versatile. Here’s how I like to serve them:
- With butter and honey at breakfast
- Alongside scrambled eggs and sausage
- Dipped into soup or chili
- With fried chicken or barbecue
- As a side for Thanksgiving or holiday meals
You can also split them and use them for mini sandwiches, or serve with jam and clotted cream for a shortcut tea-time treat.
FAQs From My Kitchen
Q: Can I use a different baking mix instead of Bisquick?
A: Yes, just make sure it includes leavening agents like baking powder. Some off-brand mixes may work slightly differently, so you might need to adjust the liquid a bit.
Q: Can I make them ahead of time?
A: They’re best fresh, but you can prep the dough ahead and refrigerate it for up to 12 hours. Bake just before serving.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Absolutely. Just use a 9×13-inch pan and double each ingredient. Keep an eye on the bake time, as they may need a couple more minutes.
Q: Do these taste sweet?
A: Just a hint. The 7UP adds a subtle sweetness that balances out the richness from the sour cream and butter, but they’re still neutral enough to go with savory meals.
Why You’ll Want These on Repeat
These 7UP Biscuits are the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with the complicated stuff. They’re quick, foolproof, and packed with buttery flavor and soft texture. I’ve served them to guests who swore I spent an hour making them, and I’ve whipped them up on a weeknight when I needed something fast and satisfying.
Once you try them, you’ll see why they’ve become a staple in my kitchen.
These 7UP Biscuits Are the Softest, Fluffiest Biscuits I’ve Ever Made
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like 7UP)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Add the sour cream and lemon-lime soda to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the melted butter until the dough is smooth.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 30 seconds.
- Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thick and cut into biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with additional melted butter, if desired.
- Serve warm.
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