30 Rustic Fall Biscuit and Roll Recipes for Cozy Gatherings

There's something incredibly comforting about the arrival of fall. The crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the chance to cozy up with loved ones around a warm table make it my favorite season. And what better way to celebrate the essence of fall than with baking?

That's why I compiled "30 Rustic Fall Biscuit and Roll Recipes for Cozy Gatherings." These recipes are perfect for any autumn occasion, whether it's a casual brunch, a holiday feast, or just a weekend baking session to enjoy the seasonal flavors. Trust me, your kitchen will smell like a slice of heaven, and your loved ones will be begging for more!

1. Classic Buttermilk Biscuits

These biscuits are fluffy and buttery, ideal for any fall meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
6. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut using a biscuit cutter.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

2. Pumpkin Sage Biscuits

Perfect for Thanksgiving, these biscuits are infused with the flavors of fall.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground sage
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sage.
3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Mix in the pumpkin puree and buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn the dough out and knead gently.
6. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into biscuits.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

3. Maple Bacon Biscuits

These biscuits combine sweet and savory for a delightful fall treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
4. Stir in maple syrup, then add bacon and buttermilk.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and roll out.
6. Cut dough into biscuit shapes and bake 12-15 minutes.

4. Cheddar Herb Biscuits

These cheesy herb biscuits are perfect for a cozy fall dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in pieces
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and thyme.
3. Cut in the cold butter until it looks like crumbs.
4. Stir in shredded cheese and buttermilk until just combined.
5. Knead dough gently, then roll out and cut.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

5. Cinnamon Honey Rolls

A sweet twist, these rolls are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, add sugar, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix in flour, salt, melted butter, and egg until dough forms.
3. Knead dough until smooth, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling over.
5. Roll up tightly, cut into rolls, place in baking dish.
6. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

6. Apple Cinnamon Biscuits

Infused with the classic fall flavors of apple and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in pieces
• 1/2 cup finely chopped apple
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Cut in butter until resembling crumbs.
4. Fold in chopped apple and buttermilk until just combined.
5. Knead dough gently, roll out, and cut.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

7. Sweet Potato Rolls

A nutritious and delicious addition to your fall menu.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Mix mashed sweet potato, honey, melted butter, salt, and flour until dough forms.
3. Knead the dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Shape dough into rolls, place on baking sheet.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

8. Cranberry Orange Scones

Brighten up a fall morning with these fruity scones.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2/3 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
4. Stir in cranberries and buttermilk until dough forms.
5. Pat dough into a circle and cut into wedges.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.

9. Honey Butter Dinner Rolls]

These rolls are sweet and buttery, perfect for any fall dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, add honey, let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Mix in melted butter, egg, flour, and salt until dough forms.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Shape dough into rolls, place on baking sheet.
5. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

10. Herb-infused Popovers

Delicate, airy, and perfect with a warm bowl of soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F and grease muffin tin.
2. Whisk flour, salt, and thyme together in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, pour batter into tin.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F and bake for another 20 minutes.

11. Rosemary Garlic Knots

These savory knots are bursting with flavor and perfect for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, salt, oil, yeast mixture, and rosemary until dough forms.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Roll dough into ropes, tie into knots, place on baking sheet.
5. Brush with garlic and olive oil, bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

12. Spiced Zucchini Muffins

Great for fall mornings, these muffins are lightly spiced and moist.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin.
2. Mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry, fold in grated zucchini.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups, bake for 20-25 minutes.

13. Pear Cardamom Biscuits

A sophisticated take on classic biscuits with pears and spice.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in small pieces
• 1 pear, peeled and diced
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
3. Cut in cold butter until mix resembles crumbs.
4. Fold in diced pear and buttermilk until dough forms.
5. Turn onto floured surface, knead gently, roll out and cut.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

14. Cheesy Pumpkin Rolls

Pumpkin puree and sharp cheddar combined for an unbeatable roll.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix pumpkin puree, flour, salt, melted butter, and yeast mixture.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Mix in shredded cheese, shape dough into rolls.
5. Place on baking sheet, bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

15. Sage and Parmesan Rolls

These rolls are elevated with the bold flavors of sage and parmesan.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, salt, sage, parmesan, yeast mixture, and olive oil.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Shape into rolls, place on baking sheet.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

16. Maple Pecan Scones

Perfectly sweet and nutty for fall.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in small pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until it resembles crumbs.
4. Stir in chopped pecans, buttermilk, and maple syrup until dough forms.
5. Pat dough into a circle, cut into wedges.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

17. Caramel Apple Rolls

Inspired by caramel apples, these rolls are a fall favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, add sugar, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix in melted butter, egg, flour, and salt until dough forms.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling over.
5. Roll up tightly, cut into rolls, place in baking dish.
6. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

18. Spiced Pear Muffins

Bring warmth to your morning with these spiced pear muffins.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups diced pear

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin.
2. Mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry, fold in diced pear.
5. Divide batter among muffin cups, bake for 20-25 minutes.

19. Orange Clove Biscuits

Citrus and spice make everything nice in these fall biscuits.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, in pieces
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, and orange zest.
3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
4. Stir in buttermilk until dough forms.
5. Turn dough onto floured surface, knead gently, roll out and cut.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

20. Fig and Walnut Rolls

These nutty rolls are perfect for a cozy fall breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped dried figs
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix in honey, flour, salt, figs, and walnuts until dough forms.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Shape into rolls, place on baking sheet.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

21. Pumpkin Spice Muffins

These muffins are a complete ode to fall with all the pumpkin spice notes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin.
2. Mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry until just mixed.
5. Divide batter amongst muffin cups, bake for 20-25 minutes.

22. Cranberry Walnut Rolls

These rolls are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix sugar, flour, salt, cranberries, and walnuts in a bowl.
3. Add the yeast mixture and knead the dough until smooth.
4. Let rise for 1 hour.
5. Shape into rolls, place on baking sheet.
6. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

23. Apple Cheddar Biscuits

A surprising yet delightful blend of sweet and savory.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 apple, peeled and grated
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in grated apple and shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined.
6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Cut into biscuit shapes and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

24. Sweet Cornbread Muffins

Warm, slightly sweet, and perfect for pairing with chili or a hearty fall soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, and egg.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the corn kernels.
5. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 15-18 minutes.

25. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls

These decadent rolls are a perfect morning treat or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, add sugar, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix in melted butter, egg, flour, and salt until a dough forms.
3. Knead dough until smooth, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. Roll up tightly, cut into rolls, and place in a baking dish.
6. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

26. Lemon Thyme Biscuits

Light and refreshing, these biscuits bring a subtle citrus and herb flavor to your fall table.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and thyme.
3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
4. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, roll out, and cut into biscuits.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

27. Honey Walnut Scones

These scones are sweetened with honey and have a delightful crunch from walnuts.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture looks like crumbs.
4. Fold in walnuts, honey, and buttermilk until dough forms.
5. Pat dough into a circle, cut into wedges.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

28. Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

Packed with sweet raisins and warm cinnamon, these biscuits are a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Cut in the butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in raisins and buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn dough onto floured surface, knead gently, roll out, and cut into biscuits.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

29. Rosemary Olive Oil Rolls

These rolls are elegant and infused with the earthy flavor of rosemary and rich olive oil.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, let sit 5 minutes.
2. Mix flour, salt, rosemary, yeast mixture, and olive oil until dough forms.
3. Knead dough, let rise for 1 hour.
4. Shape into rolls, place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.

30. Ginger Molasses Biscuits

Perfect for the fall season, these biscuits are spicy, sweet, and full of rich molasses flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and ginger in a bowl.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in molasses and buttermilk until just combined.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, roll out, and cut into biscuits.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Conclusion

Bringing these 30 rustic fall biscuit and roll recipes to life in your kitchen guarantees a season filled with warmth, comfort, and deliciousness. As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, there's no better way to celebrate than by sharing freshly baked treats with friends and family. Each recipe carries the essence of fall, from the earthy nuts to the sweet hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Baking not only fills your home with mouth-watering aromas but also creates memories that will be cherished around the table. These recipes are perfect for any casual brunch, special dinner, or cozy afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea. Embrace the magic of autumn and gather your loved ones to savor these delightful creations. Happy baking and enjoy every bite!