Easy Biscuit Recipes for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without something warm and buttery on the table. While classic dinner rolls are always welcome, homemade biscuits are an easy way to bring a little more flavor to the holiday spread. These easy biscuit recipes made with Clabber Girl baking products give you plenty of ways to round out the feast.

Pumpkin Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter

Pumpkin has always belonged on the Thanksgiving table, but not just in pie. These Pumpkin Biscuits with Orange Honey Butter combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar and cinnamon for a lightly sweet biscuit that fits right in with the flavors of fall. The real finishing touch is homemade orange honey butter, made with butter, honey and fresh orange zest. Spread it over a warm pumpkin biscuit for a sweet, citrusy addition to Thanksgiving dinner. 

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Have an extra sweet potato or two on hand? Turn them into a batch of Sweet Potato Biscuits. Mashed sweet potato gives these biscuits their seasonal flavor and a soft texture, while warm spices complement the rest of a traditional Thanksgiving menu. A little melted butter and coarse salt on top add the perfect finishing touch.

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Smoked Bacon Biscuits

For the savory crowd, it’s hard to beat bacon. These Smoked Bacon Biscuits fold crumbled applewood-smoked bacon right into the dough, giving every bite a smoky, savory flavor. Even better for a busy Thanksgiving kitchen, they come together quickly. The biscuits take about 15 minutes to prep and 10 to 12 minutes to bake, so you can have them on the table in less than half an hour.

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Sriracha Beer Biscuits

Not every Thanksgiving side has to be traditional. If your family likes a little heat, Sriracha Beer Biscuits offer a spicy twist. Pale ale, sriracha and Spice Islands® Cayenne Pepper give these biscuits bold flavor, while Clabber Girl® Baking Powder helps create the biscuit texture you’re looking for. They’re also scoop-and-bake biscuits, so there’s no rolling or cutting required. 

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Old-Fashioned Biscuits

Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. Clabber Girl’s Old-Fashioned Biscuits are the tried-and-true recipe that has appeared on the Clabber Girl® Baking Powder can for years. Their simple flavor also makes them one of the most versatile easy biscuit recipes for Thanksgiving. Serve them alongside dinner, spread them with butter or use them to mop up every last bit of gravy.

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Tips for Better Thanksgiving Biscuits

Whichever recipe you choose, a few simple tips can help you get delicious biscuits every time:

• Don’t overwork the dough. Mix and knead only as much as the recipe calls for. Overworking biscuit dough can result in tougher biscuits.
• Measure your ingredients carefully. Baking is all about the right ratios, especially when it comes to flour and leavening.
• Keep an eye on bake time. Biscuits are best when they’re golden brown on the outside and tender inside.
• Serve them warm. If you make your biscuits a little before dinner, warm them briefly before they hit the table.

Find Your New Thanksgiving Favorite

With these easy biscuit recipes, you can find an option that complements the rest of your Thanksgiving menu and gives everyone one more reason to reach for seconds. Explore even more Clabber Girl biscuit recipes to find a new favorite for Thanksgiving and beyond.