Cast Iron 2-Ingredient Biscuits

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Light, fluffy, and golden brown, these 2-ingredient biscuits are the easiest way to break in your cast iron skillet. You can bake them in the oven or on the Traeger for that smoky backyard flavor.

At Backyard Texas Grill, we believe some of the best recipes are also the simplest — and these two-ingredient cast-iron biscuits prove it.

After years of baking everything from smoky cornbread to skillet cobblers, we’ve learned that the magic of cast iron is its ability to create a golden, buttery crust with hardly any effort.

Whether you’re cooking over an open flame or in your kitchen oven, these biscuits rise tall, bake evenly, and deliver that old-fashioned Southern flavor that brings everyone to the table.

Does Anything Beat a Homemade Biscuit?

Not in my opinion! Maybe it’s because I’m from the south but there’s just something so comforting about a hot biscuit with butter slathered on it. Whether you’re serving it with gravy (Hello, this is Texas, after all) or with jelly, honey, or preserves, these biscuits are going to hit the spot.

What really makes these biscuits special is their simplicity. Just two ingredients. I know that sounds crazy, but it’s true. Self-rising flour and heavy whipping cream merge forces to form the lightest, most tasty biscuits you’ll ever eat.

Best of all, you can bake them up in the oven or on the grill. Your choice. I’m going to share both methods with you. Let me know in the comments which one you choose.

At a Glance
• Main Ingredients: Self-rising flour + heavy whipping cream
• Prep + Cook Time: ~10 minutes prep, ~12-14 minutes baking (cast iron)
• Flavor Profile: Rich, buttery, tender interior with crisp golden edges
• Best Served With: Butter, sweet jam, gravy, or alongside eggs & bacon

What You’ll Need to Make These 2-Ingredient Biscuits

Tools:

Obviously you’ll need to start with a cast iron skillet. We used a 10.25″ skillet that was designed for baking. You can use whatever you have that’s oven-safe.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups self-rising flour (or substitute 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

That’s it! Really. Just two ingredients.

How to Make Cast Iron Skillet Biscuits

Preheat the skillet: Set the oven temperature to 450°F. Place the empty skillet in the oven while it heats up. This gives you that sizzling hot surface that helps biscuits rise and brown.

Mix up the dough: Combine the flour and heavy cream. Mix well. (I used a Danish bread whisk but you can use a blending fork or even your hands.)

Shape the dough: Place the dough on a floured surface and pat down with your palms. You want it to be about an inch thick.

Cut your biscuits: I used a smaller circle cutter (about 3″). I like this size for the cast iron skillet.

Add a thin layer of fat to the hot pan: When the skillet is hot, carefully brush or swirl in a thin coat of oil, melted butter, or even a little shortening. (Butter will give great flavor, so this is what I used.)

Bake the biscuits right in the pan: Place your dough rounds directly into the hot, lightly greased skillet. They’ll start sizzling immediately, which creates a golden crust. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until light golden brown on top.

Finish strong: Once baked, let the biscuits rest in the skillet for a couple of minutes, then move them to a cooling rack so they don’t get soggy bottoms. Before I moved mine, I added a little butter to the tops. (Delicious!)

Serve and enjoy: These are delicious with real butter, jam, gravy, or even with homemade preserves.

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Grill/Traeger Method (at 450°F or high heat setting)

1. Preheat skillet on the grill with the lid closed.
2. Prepare dough as above.
3. Grease skillet with oil or butter once hot.
4. Bake with grill lid closed 15–18 minutes, checking around the 15-minute mark. Grill baking usually takes a few minutes longer than the oven.
5. Serve hot with honey, jam, or your favorite barbecue sides.

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Why This Works in Cast Iron

Cast iron’s steady, even heat creates biscuits that are crisp on the bottom, fluffy inside, and golden on top. In the oven, the skillet locks in heat for consistent baking. On the grill, it adds a hint of smoky flavor you just can’t get indoors.

Things to Enjoy About These Cast Iron Biscuits

• Crispy bottoms, fluffy centers: Cast iron gives the perfect texture contrast in every bite.
• Super simple ingredients: Just two (flour + cream), no fuss or complicated steps.
• Versatile cooking: Bake them in the oven or on the grill—both turn out delicious.
• Crowd-pleasing: They pair with everything from breakfast eggs and gravy to barbecue and smoked meats.
• Rustic presentation: Serve them straight from the skillet for that cozy, homemade vibe.
• Quick & fresh: Ready in under 20 minutes, making them perfect for weeknights or backyard cookouts.

Holiday Twist: Perfect for the Season

These cast iron biscuits are made for the holidays — buttery, golden, and ready in minutes. Serve them alongside a Christmas morning breakfast, with country gravy at Thanksgiving, or as a cozy companion to leftover ham or turkey. Their rustic charm and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them just as fitting for a festive brunch as for a backyard holiday meal by the grill. Add a drizzle of honey or a pat of cinnamon butter, and you’ve got pure Southern comfort for your holiday table.

Thanks for stopping by!

That’s it for this recipe, friends. Let me know your thoughts after you bake up a batch of these biscuits. Before you go, why not pin some photos to your Pinterest boards?

About the Pit Master

Zach is the pit master behind Backyard Texas Grill, where he shares simple, flavorful recipes made for family, friends, and life around the fire. From cast iron cooking to smoking on the Traeger, his goal is to make backyard grilling approachable and fun for everyone.