Popeyes Biscuits Copycat
Recreate the buttery, flaky magic of Popeyes Biscuits right at home with this spot-on copycat recipe! These golden, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are crafted with a perfect blend of cold butter and shortening, ensuring the hallmark layers and irresistible texture that make them so crave-worthy. With a quick folding technique to enhance flakiness and a finishing touch of melted butter brushed over the tops, these biscuits are as indulgent as they are easy to make. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as the ultimate side to your favorite comfort foods. Serve them warm with honey, jam, or more butter, and savor the iconic taste of homemade bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Shortening (cold)
- 0.75 cup Whole milk (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Cut the cold butter and shortening into small cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter and shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make sure to leave some larger pieces of butter as this will help create flaky layers.
Gradually pour in the cold milk while gently stirring the dough with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Mix just until the dough comes together; do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding process 3-4 times. This helps create the signature layers in the biscuits.
Using a rolling pin, gently roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter to help the biscuits rise evenly.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet with the edges slightly touching. This will help them rise taller.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor and a glossy finish.
Serve warm and enjoy with honey, jam, or butter!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.8 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 523 mg | 11% | |
*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.
