Crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, these Coconut Oil Biscuits are welcome at every meal. You can serve them with soups and stews, or do what I like to do, and simply top them with jam and clotted cream for Afternoon Tea. Looking for a healthy-ish quick bread that comes together in less than 30 minutes? Follow me into the kitchen:
Yes you can replace butter with coconut oil, just keep in mind that the taste and texture may also be altered in that you may have a slight coconut taste to the end product and the texture may change as well. I would do a 1:1 exchange (1 cup butter = 1 cup coconut oil.)
Ingredients for Coconut Oil Biscuits
2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tablespoons (yes, tablespoons!) baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (105g) coconut oil (at room temperature; not melted) 1 cup (237ml) buttermilk (or, use regular milk) Extra buttermilk or regular milk for brushing
Ask Betty: Can coconut oil be substituted for butter in cookies?
FAQ
Can I substitute coconut oil for butter in biscuits?
What does coconut oil do in biscuits?
How do you bake with coconut oil instead of butter?
How much coconut oil replaces 1 cup of butter?
Can you substitute buttermilk for coconut oil in biscuits?
Substitute the buttermilk in this recipe for coconut milk for a dairy-free, vegan treat. Using coconut milk with coconut oil will give your biscuits a lighter flavor and consistency that you may find you prefer. Try this delicious Coconut Oil Biscuits recipe using coconut oil instead of butter, to make everyone’s favorite Southern side dish.
Can you substitute coconut oil for coconut milk?
In some cases, coconut milk can be replaced by coconut oil. For instance, a cup of coconut milk can be substituted in baking with 1/4 cup of coconut oil + 3/4 cup of liquid. This liquid can come from water, juice or milk alternative.
Can you use olive oil instead of butter to make biscuits?
You can use olive oil instead of butter when making biscuits. Just make sure to measure carefully and add more leavening like baking soda or baking powder. This will help your biscuits rise and give them a light texture. Additionally, you may need to add a bit of extra liquid to the dough since olive oil is thicker than butter.
Is coconut oil good for baking biscuits?
Biscuits made with butter and coconut oil tend be thin and crisp, as these fats have lower melting points. This causes doughs to spread more in the oven before they set. Good for bakes which require moistness, like banana bread. Also good for bakes with strong flavours like gingerbread cake.