The 5 Best Ways for Heating Up Leftover Biscuits

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Tips for reheating biscuits back to their oven-baked freshness (plus how to properly store them)

Co-authored by Devin McSween Reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur

Last Updated: January 17, 2024 Fact Checked

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Storing Your Biscuits

They’re warm, buttery, and oh-so flaky. That might describe fresh-made biscuits, but is there any way to get your leftovers back to that straight out of the oven deliciousness? Well, you’ve come to the right place! There are actually several super easy ways to restore biscuits to their former freshness. In this article, we’ll go over 5 ways to reheat biscuits that taste just as good as when they were taken out of the oven. As a plus, these methods work great for homemade biscuits and all of your restaurant favorites, like Red Lobster and Popeye's. Read on to get reheating!

Things You Should Know

Reheat leftover biscuits in the oven on a parchment lined baking sheet for 3-5 minutes at 350° F (176° C).
Reheat your biscuits in the microwave by wrapping each one in a damp paper towel and heating them for 45-60 seconds.
Brush your biscuits with melted butter before you reheat them for extra flavor and moisture.

Method 1

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As your oven preheats to 350° F (176° C), spread a light layer of melted butter over the tops of your biscuits with a pastry or basting brush. This helps your biscuits come out flavorful, moist, and flaky. ^{[1]
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While your oven heats up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, lay your biscuits in even rows, placing them about 1 inch (2 cm) apart. ^{[2]
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Bake your biscuits for 3 to 5 minutes at 350° F (176° C). Once your oven is heated, place your biscuits inside. Set a timer for 3 minutes, watching your biscuits closely to make sure they don’t burn or overcook. If they aren’t warm after 3 minutes, give them an additional 1 to 2 minutes. ^{[3]
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- For frozen biscuits : bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Carefully take your warm, buttery biscuits out of the oven. Simply plate them and then load them up with more butter or your favorite jam! ^{[4]
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For moist, flaky biscuits in the microwave, start by dampening several paper towels. You want them moist, but not sopping wet. Then, wrap each individual biscuit in a paper towel. This helps to lock in moisture so your biscuits don’t come out hard and dry. ^{[5]
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Microwave your biscuits for 45 seconds on a microwave-safe plate. Lay your biscuits in an even layer on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put them in the microwave for 45 seconds. If they aren't warm enough to your liking, microwave them at 15 second intervals until they’re done. ^{[6]
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- For frozen biscuits : microwave for 4 minutes. ^{[7]
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- Microwaves with wattages lower than 1,000 might need an additional 15 to 30 seconds.
Unwrap the paper towels from your biscuits carefully, as they’re likely hot. Then just put them on a plate and serve them with eggs, sausage, or your favorite jam! ^{[8]
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Preheating your pan is similar to preheating your oven, which helps to distribute heat more evenly. When you place your biscuits in a preheated pan, they’ll warm up quicker and come out super flaky and buttery. ^{[9]
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Brush your biscuits with butter and wrap them in aluminum foil. To increase their flavor and add back moisture to your biscuits, lightly glaze the top of each one with melted butter using a pastry or basting brush. Then, get out some aluminum foil. Gently wrap each individual biscuit inside the foil to protect them from burning. ^{[10]
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- If you’re using a non-stick pan, you don’t need to wrap the biscuits in aluminum foil.
Lay your biscuits in the pan so they are just barely touching each other. Then, to increase the moisture and help heat your biscuits evenly, place a lid over the pan. ^{[11]
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Cook your biscuits on low heat for 2 minutes, flipping every 30 seconds. Once your biscuits are in the pan, turn down the heat to low. Set a timer for 2 minutes, flipping the biscuits over every 30 seconds. ^{[12]
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- Flip the biscuits every 15 seconds if you’re reheating unwrapped biscuits in a non-stick pan. ^{[13]
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- For frozen biscuits : heat over low for about 6 minutes, flipping them over every 1 minute. ^{[14]
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Take off the aluminum foil from your biscuits carefully, as both the foil and biscuits will be hot. Then, get out your favorite jam, jelly, or creamy butter and eat your biscuits while they’re still warm. ^{[15]
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