KFC Style Buttermilk Biscuits
Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of these KFC Style Buttermilk Biscuits—homemade perfection that rivals your favorite fast-food treat! This easy recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar with rich buttermilk to create tender biscuits bursting with flavor and delicious layers. A special folding technique ensures ultra-fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth results, while a final brush of melted butter adds a golden finish that's irresistibly tantalizing. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden gems make the perfect side for hearty meals, holiday dinners, or a simple indulgent snack. Master the art of southern baking with this classic biscuit recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons Melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour the buttermilk into the mixture and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until smooth. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.
Fold the dough in half, rotate it 90 degrees, and roll it back out into the rectangle. Repeat this process two more times; this creates layers in the biscuits.
Roll out the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness. Use a round 2-inch cutter to cut out the biscuits, gently pressing down without twisting, which ensures even rising.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2-inch apart for crispier sides or touching for softer sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.5 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.9 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 3436 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.0 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 621 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
