Tender, fluffy biscuits made with just Bisquick, beer, and sugar. The carbonation in the beer creates an airy texture with a mild tang. Ready in about 25 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine the Bisquick and sugar. Mix well. Pour in the beer and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
For drop biscuits, spoon portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. For rolled biscuits, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat or roll it out. Cut the dough into biscuits and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Do not overmix the dough. Stirring for too long develops gluten in the Bisquick flour, making the biscuits tough and dense rather than tender. Stir only until the dry ingredients are just absorbed.
If the dough seems too wet to handle for cut biscuits, add a tablespoon of Bisquick at a time until it is workable. Humidity and the specific beer you use can slightly affect the dough's hydration.
The butter brush at the end is optional but worthwhile. Apply it immediately when the biscuits are hot so it absorbs into the surface rather than sitting on top.
For a crowd, keep finished biscuits warm in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven loosely covered with foil while you bake subsequent batches.