Bisquick Biscuits are soft, buttery, and incredibly easy to make with just four simple ingredients. Using Bisquick mix, sour cream, Sprite, and melted butter, these biscuits come together in minutes and bake up golden, fluffy, and irresistibly tender. Perfect as a side dish for breakfast, dinner, or any meal in between.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients and minimal prep
- Quick to make—ready in under 30 minutes
- Bakes up soft inside with a buttery golden crust
- Versatile—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- A great shortcut recipe that tastes homemade
- Crowd-pleasing and beginner-friendly

Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of Ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
2 cups Bisquick
½ cup Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda)
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together Bisquick, Sprite, and sour cream until just combined.
- Lightly flour a countertop with Bisquick. Transfer dough and knead gently, adding a little more Bisquick if needed, until soft and just holding together.
- Pat dough to about ½-inch thick.
- Pour melted butter into a cast-iron skillet or 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter (or small jar top) and place them in the buttered pan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Servings and timing
- Servings: 8 biscuits
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
Variations
- Cheesy Biscuits: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan to the dough.
- Herb Butter: Mix garlic powder, rosemary, or parsley into the butter before baking.
- Sweet Version: Add 2 tablespoons sugar and a drizzle of honey before serving.
- Mini Biscuits: Cut smaller rounds for bite-sized biscuits.
- Buttermilk Swap: Replace Sprite with buttermilk for a tangy twist.
Storage/Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes or in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- Freeze baked biscuits for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and reheat before serving.
FAQs
Can I use diet soda instead of regular Sprite?
Yes, though regular Sprite gives the best flavor and rise.
Do I have to use Sprite?
No, any lemon-lime soda or even club soda works.
Can I make these without sour cream?
Yes, substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
Can I use homemade biscuit mix instead of Bisquick?
Yes, a homemade mix of flour, baking powder, salt, and shortening works.
Do I need a biscuit cutter?
No, you can cut squares with a knife or use a glass/jar top.
Can I use unsalted butter?
Yes, just add a pinch of salt to the dough.
Why are my biscuits dense?
Be careful not to over-knead the dough—it should be soft and just combined.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger baking dish or two pans.
Can I make drop biscuits with this dough?
Yes, scoop dough directly into the buttered pan instead of rolling and cutting.
Can I add flavor mix-ins?
Absolutely—try bacon bits, scallions, jalapeños, or cinnamon sugar.
Conclusion
Bisquick Biscuits are the ultimate quick and easy comfort food. Buttery, tender, and versatile, they’re a perfect side for breakfast spreads, hearty dinners, or as a snack on their own. With just four ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is a must-have for busy cooks and biscuit lovers alike.

Bisquick Biscuits
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 biscuits
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Bisquick Biscuits are soft, buttery, and golden, made with just four simple ingredients—Bisquick mix, sour cream, Sprite, and butter. This quick and easy shortcut recipe delivers fluffy, tender biscuits in under 30 minutes, perfect for breakfast, dinner, or any meal in between.
Ingredients
2 cups Bisquick
½ cup Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda)
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together Bisquick, Sprite, and sour cream until just combined.
- Lightly flour a countertop with Bisquick. Transfer dough and knead gently, adding a little more Bisquick if needed, until soft and just holding together.
- Pat dough to about ½-inch thick.
- Pour melted butter into a cast-iron skillet or 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Cut biscuits with a biscuit cutter (or small jar top) and place them in the buttered pan.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not over-knead the dough to keep biscuits soft and fluffy.
- Diet soda can be used, but regular Sprite gives the best rise and flavor.
- Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream if needed.
- No biscuit cutter? Use a knife, glass, or make drop biscuits instead.
- Add shredded cheese, herbs, or spices for different flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg