Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits come in the refrigerated section and follow the familiar "pop-open" can format that's become a breakfast staple for many households. Priced at $2.99 for a pack of eight, these biscuits promise a quick, ready-to-bake option - no rolling pins or pastry cutters required.
If you're from the South, you already know that a true biscuit is almost a way of life: light, flaky, tender, and kissed with butter. Up here in the Northeast, though, we have to rely on canned versions to fill that gap. Unfortunately, while Trader Joe's biscuits are perfectly serviceable, they don't quite rise to the occasion like homemade or some other canned varieties.
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Let's start with the packaging experience - because, wow, this can did not want to be opened. Even using a spoon (the time-honored method), it took more effort than usual to get it to pop. When I finally did, my biscuits looked a little… off. "Trapezoid chic" might be the best description.
Now, that could've been fixed with some reshaping before baking, but I wanted to test these exactly as I would any other brand - just pop, place, and bake.
Once baked, the biscuits were golden and smelled inviting, but the texture told a different story. These weren't the fluffy, buttery layers of a Southern biscuit. Nor were they dense hockey pucks. They landed somewhere awkwardly in between - edible, but forgettable.
The ingredient list also gave me pause. I've never seen palm fruit oil in any biscuit recipe I've made from scratch, which might explain the strange texture and slightly oily mouthfeel. There was no discernible tang from the buttermilk either, which is what gives a great biscuit its character.
So while these are fine in a pinch - say, a last-minute breakfast or an emergency side for fried chicken - there are definitely better options on the market. If you already have a favorite canned biscuit brand, stick with it.
How to Serve
- Classic style: Split and spread with butter or jam.
- Breakfast sandwich: Add egg, cheese, and sausage for a quick grab-and-go meal.
- Shortcake base: Slice and top with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Savory version: Pair with Trader Joe's Meatless Sausage Patties or gravy for brunch.
FAQs about Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits
The following are commonly asked questions about this product:
No, these are available year-round in the refrigerated section.
Yes, you can bake them and freeze leftovers, but freezing the raw dough isn't ideal due to the can's pressurized packaging.
Not really. They're fine for convenience but don't replicate the light, layered structure of scratch-made biscuits.
Final Thoughts
Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits are… fine. They're edible, quick, and inexpensive - but they don't deliver the buttery flakiness you'd expect from a true buttermilk biscuit. If you're short on time, these will do in a pinch. But if you already have a canned biscuit brand you love, or the patience to make them from scratch, you can skip this one.
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Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits
Product Name: Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits
Product Description: Basic buttermilk biscuits with nothing that stands out.
Price: $2.99
Currency: USD
Availability: InStoreOnly
Summary
Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits are basic biscuits in a can.
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
• Affordable – $2.99 for eight biscuits makes this budget-friendly.
• Convenient – Ready in minutes with no prep work.
• Decent flavor – Fine for a quick fix or emergency brunch.
Cons
• Tough to open – The can took more effort than usual to pop.
• Misshapen dough – Mine came out a little squished and uneven.
• Middling texture – Lacks flakiness or the signature buttermilk tang.
• Contains palm oil – An odd ingredient for biscuits, and it shows.
Seasoned Review says
I’ve been working on mastering the craft of light, flaky biscuits. I’d only buy canned biscuits in a pinch like you said, because I believe those things are a disgrace to the southern buttermilk biscuit… lol. I’m spoiled from living in North Carolina
becomebetty says
I think once you've had real Southern biscuits there is no going back.
Ethel Fagin says
I have a can of Trader Joe's Buttermilk Biscuits I bought out of convenience. I happen to have a terrific recipe for homemade biscuits (I am a scratch baker) but just this once wanted something easy. My bad!!! After reading your review, I just might throw the can away.
becomebetty says
Hey Ethel! If you make good biscuits (which it sounds like you do) these biscuits can never quite compare. Give the biscuits a try, but rest assured they'll never be as good as homemade. Thanks so very much for taking the time to stop by and share!
Dr. Dave says
Easy to open if you know how. Peel outside printed wrapper. Then peel the white wrapper exposing the "cardboard" can, and pop! The can will explode in your hand.
becomebetty says
Hey Dr. Dave! I did all that and my can just didn't want to open. Even with the assistance of a spoon to help the can pop. Thanks so much for sharing.