Homemade KFC Biscuits

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🍞 Homemade KFC Biscuits (Copycat Recipe)

Soft, flaky, and golden biscuits — just like the ones from KFC! They’re perfect as a side for fried chicken, gravy, or even breakfast with jam or honey.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup (75g) cold butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (see tip below if you don’t have any)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing on top)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized pieces of butter should remain — this is what makes the biscuits flaky!).
  4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Don’t overmix — the dough should be slightly sticky and shaggy.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat or roll it out to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Fold the dough in half and pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 2–3 times to create flaky layers.
  6. Using a round biscuit cutter (or the rim of a glass), cut out biscuits and place them close together on the prepared baking sheet. Gently re-roll scraps to make more biscuits.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  8. As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for that perfect golden finish and extra flavor.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with fried chicken, gravy, or honey and jam.
  • Pair with eggs and bacon for a southern-style breakfast.

💡 Tips for Success

  • Cold butter and buttermilk are essential for flaky texture. You can even freeze the butter and grate it into the flour.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, mix ¾ cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
  • Don’t overwork the dough — this keeps the biscuits tender.
  • Placing the biscuits close together helps them rise taller and stay moist.

📊 Nutritional Info (Per Biscuit – Approx. 10 biscuits)

  • Calories: ~170
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 21g
  • Protein: 3g
    (approximate values)

✅ Conclusion

These KFC-style biscuits are quick, easy, and so satisfying. They’re buttery, fluffy, and full of homemade flavor. Whether you’re serving them with dinner or enjoying one fresh from the oven with honey, you’ll want to make these again and again!

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