Easy 3 Ingredient Biscuits (Homemade Cream Biscuits)

There’s no easier way to make quick biscuits than my 3 Ingredient Biscuits! Making these 3 ingredient biscuits with heavy cream is such a great way to make it look like you slaved in the kitchen when it takes no time at all, really!

3 Ingredient Biscuits

Biscuits have always been one of my favorite foods.  I’ve been infatuated with them ever since I was a little girl.

I mean, my Mama makes the best biscuits you could ever imagine – so they were imprinted in my soul since the very beginning.

Usually, Mama made buttermilk biscuits – but sometimes, she’d make another type of biscuits…Cream Biscuits!

And boy, are they delicate and delicious!

Other than the obvious delicate nature of them – I think my favorite part is how incredibly easy they are.  With just 3 ingredients, you’ve got a fresh batch of homemade biscuits on the table.

And, if you want to make them even simpler…. you can just drop the dough by spoonfuls to make drop biscuits.  Super duper easy!

Throughout my biscuit-making journey, I have found that these 3-ingredient biscuits are my go-to recipe when I want to get biscuits on the dinner table fast!

Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Cream Biscuits

Here’s what you need for this simple recipe:

• Self-rising flour: You will NOT be using all purpose flour for this 3 ingredient biscuit recipe. You need the leavening agent found in self-rising flour since we don’t add baking powder.
• Heavy cream: You MUST use heavy cream for these delicious biscuits. This is the key ingredient that makes it possible to leave out butter or fat. Using regular milk or whole milk will not work.
• Sugar: Don’t worry, y’all, your biscuits won’t be sweet! The sugar enhances the natural sweet flavors of the heavy cream. Use granulated sugar, it works best.

Sounds too simple, right? Trust me on this – you will love this easy recipe as much as we do, I promise!

How to Make 3 Ingredient Biscuits

Follow these step-by-step instructions for the easiest biscuits you’ll ever make.

1. Start by preheating your oven to 500 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups self rising flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream.

Rolled or Dropped Biscuits

Now, you can skip these next step and just dollop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on a baking sheet, and bake on.

Or – you can make them a little prettier with my Mama’s easy fool-proof method which involves a pizza cutter.  Yep, a pizza cutter. 

Just plop your dough on a floured work surface – and gently pat it into a free form rectangle.

Easiest Way to Cut Out Biscuits

Some people use a cookie cutter, drinking glass, or a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits, but I prefer the EASY WAY!

I use a pizza cutter!

Using a pizza cutter, slice the biscuit dough rectangle clear down the middle.  (I use this same method in Mama’s Buttermilk Biscuits, which are also fool-proof by the way).

Then start slicing the other way to make little biscuits squares.

Shaping Biscuits

You can just leave them as squares – or you could take each square biscuit and make it circular by gently rolling the sides of them a little with your hands.

Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet – although I do like to give mine just a light spray of non-stick cooking spray

You can also place parchment paper on a baking sheet for easier clean-up. If making biscuits in a cast iron skillet is your jam, that will work too.

Bake in the preheated oven at 500 degrees for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

These 3 ingredient biscuits go GREAT with my Best Beef Stew Recipe, but if you’re like me, a biscuit can pretty much go with ANYTHING!

You might also want to try my super-simple Bisquick Sausage Muffins.

Other Ways to Enjoy These Fluffy Biscuits

• Smear biscuits with honey butter. My Texas Roadhouse Butter Recipe is perfect for this!
• Cover them with sausage gravy.
• Dip them in a delicious Crockpot Apple Butter.
• Serve alongside Mississippi Pot Roast.

How to Store Biscuits

1. Cool Completely: After baking, let your biscuits cool to room temperature. You don’t want soggy biscuits!
2. Choose the Right Container: Use an airtight container to store your biscuits. This keeps them from drying out or absorbing odors from the refrigerator.
3. Wrap Them Up: For added freshness, wrap each biscuit individually in plastic wrap before placing them in the airtight container.
4. Refrigerate or Freeze: Biscuits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them. Place the airtight container in the freezer, where biscuits can last for up to three months.
5. Reheating: To enjoy your biscuits warm, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 5-10 minutes if refrigerated, or 10-15 minutes if frozen. You can also microwave them for a quick reheat, but be aware this might not preserve the flaky texture as well as an oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about making biscuits with just 3 ingredients? Here are the questions I most commonly get asked:

Why must I use heavy cream instead of milk?

Using heavy cream instead of milk in your 3 ingredient biscuits is crucial because heavy cream provides more fat content. This higher fat content makes your biscuits richer and more tender. Milk, with its lower fat content, wouldn’t give the same moisture or richness, resulting in lackluster biscuits.

How can I make biscuits without butter or a fat?

These biscuits don’t require butter or any additional fat because the heavy cream already contains a high amount of fat. The fat in the heavy cream serves the purpose of creating tender, flaky layers in the biscuits, which is typically the role of butter in traditional biscuit recipes.

Are 3 ingredient biscuits really that good?

Yes, 3 ingredient biscuits are so good! When made correctly, these biscuits are light, fluffy, and full of flavor, making them a favorite recipe for many.

What’s the secret to self-rising flour for this recipe?

Self-rising flour is a blend of flour, baking powder, and salt, making it the perfect base for these biscuits. Using self-rising flour simplifies the recipe, ensuring the right consistency without the need to measure out additional salt and baking powder.

Can I add garlic and cheese to these 3 ingredient biscuits?

Absolutely, adding garlic and cheese to these biscuits is a great idea! Stir in finely minced garlic and shredded cheddar cheese to the flour mixture before adding the heavy cream.

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3 Ingredient Cream Biscuits

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups self rising flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1½ cups heavy cream

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 500 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, & heavy cream together.
• Drop the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a free formed rectangle. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough in half lengthwise, and then slice it the other way making little biscuit squares. You can make them circular by rolling each biscuit side between your hands if you like.
• Place a couple inches apart on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown, in the preheated oven.