7-Up Biscuits

Ingredients:

4 cups Bisquick

1 cup sour cream

1 cup 7-up

1/2 cup melted butter

Mix bisquick, sour cream and 7 up.

Dough will be very soft – don’t worry Knead and fold dough until coated with your baking mix.

Pat dough out and cut biscuits using a round biscuit / cookie cutter.

Melt butter in bottom of cookie sheet pan or 9×13 casserole dish.

Place biscuits on top of melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes or until brown at 425 degrees

Yields: 12 | Serving Size: 1 biscuit

While 7-Up is the traditional choice for this recipe, other lemon-lime sodas like Sprite or Sierra Mist can be used as substitutes.

They provide a similar flavor profile.

If you don’t have Bisquick, you can make your own homemade biscuit mix using flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening.

Then, use this mixture in place of the Bisquick in the recipe.

The softness of the dough is what contributes to the light and fluffy texture of the biscuits.

It’s a characteristic of this particular biscuit recipe, so it’s important not to overmix or add extra flour.

While they are best served fresh out of the oven, you can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

Then, simply cut and bake the biscuits when you’re ready to serve them.

While butter is traditionally used for its flavor, you can use margarine or oil as a substitute if you prefer or have dietary restrictions.

However, keep in mind that it may alter the taste slightly.

The 7-Up adds carbonation and sweetness to the biscuits, resulting in a lighter texture and a touch of sweetness.

It also helps activate the leavening agents in the Bisquick.

While 7-Up is the classic choice, you can experiment with other lemon-lime sodas or even club soda if you prefer a less sweet flavor.

The choice of soda can subtly alter the taste.

The soft and sticky dough is characteristic of this recipe and contributes to the biscuits’ fluffiness.

It’s important not to overwork the dough and to gently handle it to maintain its texture.

Yes, you can use other baking mixes or make your own mix using flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening.

However, the ratios may need to be adjusted, so follow a similar biscuit recipe for reference.

These biscuits go well with a variety of dishes.

You can serve them as a side with soups, stews, or fried chicken, or enjoy them as a snack with butter or jam.