These French Toast Biscuits With Whipped Salted Maple Butter are soft, fluffy, and incredibly flaky with rich, buttery layers and a perfectly golden exterior. Swirled with pockets of cinnamon sugar and served warm with a whipped salted maple butter, these cozy breakfast biscuits pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients You Need:

Full ingredients and recipe are in the recipe card below. Read through this section for all the ingredients substitution and baking tips!

All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the biscuits, creating a tender yet sturdy structure with flaky layers.

Granulated Sugar: Adds light sweetness to the biscuits and helps balance the savory butter.

Baking Powder: Provides the primary lift, giving the biscuits their tall, fluffy rise.

Baking Soda: Reacts with the buttermilk to enhance softness and tenderness.

Salt: Enhances flavor throughout the biscuits, cinnamon swirl, and maple butter.

Salted Butter: Creates rich flavor and flaky layers in the biscuits, forms the cinnamon swirl filling, and whips into the maple butter topping.

Buttermilk: Adds moisture and tangy flavor while helping the biscuits rise and stay tender.

Light Brown Sugar: Sweetens the cinnamon swirl and adds a warm, caramel-like depth.

Cinnamon: Provides cozy, classic spice flavor swirled throughout the biscuits.

Egg: Used in the egg wash to create a glossy, golden-brown finish.

Heavy Whipping Cream: Helps whip the maple butter into a light, fluffy consistency and can be used in the egg wash.

Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness to the egg wash and rich maple flavor to the whipped butter.

Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract: Enhances the maple butter with warm, aromatic vanilla notes.

Tips for Making French Toast Biscuits with Whipped Salted Maple Butter:

Freeze The Cinnamon Swirl Filling: Freezing the cinnamon sugar butter balls prevents them from melting too quickly and keeps distinct swirls throughout the biscuits. 1.

Use Cold Grated Butter: Grated cold butter creates flaky layers and helps the biscuits bake up light and tender. 1.

Work Quickly With The Dough: Keeping the dough cold ensures the butter stays solid, which leads to better rise and flakiness. 1.

Layer The Dough Properly: Cutting, stacking, and rolling the dough multiple times builds buttery, flaky layers similar to laminated dough. 1.

Don’t Overmix: Mix just until a shaggy dough forms to avoid tough biscuits. 1.

Chill Before Baking: Refrigerating the shaped biscuits helps them hold their shape and bake up tall and flaky. 1.

Bake At High Heat: Baking at 425°F gives the biscuits a rapid rise and a perfectly golden exterior. 1.

Expect Butter Leakage: Some butter may spill out during baking—this creates a crispy, flavorful bottom. 1.

Whip The Butter Until Very Fluffy: Whipping the maple butter for several minutes creates a light, airy texture that spreads easily. 1.

Brush With Egg Wash: Egg wash adds shine and enhances browning for a bakery-style finish. 1.

Serve Warm: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh from the oven with whipped salted maple butter and coffee.

FAQs:

Q: Can I make the biscuits ahead of time? A: Yes. The biscuits can be shaped and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance, then baked fresh when ready to serve.

Q: Can I freeze the biscuits before baking? A: Yes. Freeze the cut biscuits solid, then bake straight from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the bake time.

Q: Why are my biscuits not flaky? A: Flakiness depends on cold butter, minimal mixing, and properly layering the dough through folding and stacking.

Q: Do I have to freeze the cinnamon swirl filling? A: Yes. Freezing helps keep the cinnamon sugar swirls intact instead of melting into the dough.

Q: Can I substitute buttermilk? A: If needed, you can use heavy cream or milk with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice as a substitute.

Q: How do I know when the biscuits are done baking? A: The biscuits are done when they are tall, golden brown on top, and cooked through the center.

Q: What’s the best way to reheat biscuits? A: Reheat in a low oven or briefly in the microwave to restore softness without drying them out.