My grandma swore by these and I never believed her until I tried them myself. Only 3 ingredients and they come out perfect every single time

These southern 3-ingredient mayonnaise biscuits are the kind of recipe you raise an eyebrow at—until you bake a batch. My grandmother swore they were foolproof, and I didn’t fully believe her until I tried them myself. Classic Southern home cooks have been using mayonnaise as a shortcut for years; it stands in for both fat and a bit of liquid, giving you tall, tender biscuits with almost no effort.Bowl of biscuit dough beside pantry staples

If you’re looking for a reliable, weeknight-friendly biscuit that doesn’t require cutting in or chilling dough, this is it.

Serve these biscuits warm, straight from the cast iron skillet, with softened butter, honey, or your favorite jam. They’re excellent alongside fried chicken, pot roast, or a simple bowl of soup or chili.Warm biscuits in cast iron skillet on a table

In the morning, split them and stuff with scrambled eggs and cheese for a quick breakfast sandwich. They also make a great base for sausage gravy or a small ham-and-biscuit slider for parties or game days.

Southern 3-Ingredient Mayonnaise Biscuits

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups self-rising 

3/4 cup whole milk

1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise Measured biscuit ingredients arranged on a countertop

Directions