Low Fat KFC Style Buttermilk Biscuits
Satisfy your craving for classic Southern comfort food with these Low Fat KFC Style Buttermilk Biscuits—perfectly golden, tender, and packed with buttery flavor without the guilt! This healthier spin on the iconic KFC biscuits uses low-fat buttermilk and just a touch of honey to create a light, fluffy texture and a subtle hint of sweetness. The recipe employs minimal butter and clever folding techniques to achieve those signature flaky layers, making it a delicious yet waistline-friendly indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes with simple pantry staples, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory side dish. Enjoy them warm and fresh out of the oven—they’re irresistibly good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the cold butter pieces into the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the low-fat buttermilk and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Lightly flour a clean surface with 0.25 cup of flour and turn the dough out onto this surface.
Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough in half over itself and gently pat again. Repeat this folding process 2 more times.
Using a lightly floured 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are close together to help them rise nicely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your low-fat KFC-style buttermilk biscuits warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 3422 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 681 mg | 14% | |
*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.
