Old-Fashioned 7-Up Biscuits

These classic Southern 7-Up Biscuits are soft, fluffy, buttery, and incredibly easy to make. The lemon-lime soda helps create light, tender layers while the sour cream adds richness and moisture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite comfort-food meal.

Ingredients

2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup 7-Up or any lemon-lime soda
1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Extra Bisquick or flour for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.

Step 2: Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Bisquick and sour cream.
Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly pour in the 7-Up and gently stir until a soft dough forms.
The dough will be slightly sticky; this is normal.

Step 3: Shape the Biscuits

Lightly dust a clean surface with Bisquick or flour.
Turn the dough out onto the prepared surface.
Gently knead 3–4 times until it comes together.
Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Using a biscuit cutter or a floured drinking glass, cut out biscuits.

Step 4: Arrange in the Pan

Place the biscuits directly into the baking dish on top of the melted butter.
Position them so the sides are touching slightly; this helps them rise taller and stay soft.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
If you prefer a deeper golden color, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.

Step 6: Serve

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Brush with additional melted butter if desired.
Serve warm with honey, jam, sausage gravy, or simply enjoy them plain.

Tips for Perfect 7-Up Biscuits

✔ Do not overmix the dough.
✔ Use cold sour cream for extra fluffy biscuits.
✔ Let the biscuits touch in the pan for softer sides.
✔ For richer flavor, add 1 tablespoon sugar to the dough.
✔ Best served fresh and warm from the oven.

Yield

8–10 biscuits

Prep Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 12–15 minutes
Total: About 25 minutes

These old-fashioned 7-Up Biscuits are wonderfully light, buttery, and fluffy on the inside with a beautifully golden top—just like Grandma used to make. 🧈🥐✨