Recreate the magic of KFC's iconic buttermilk biscuits with Todd Wilbur's spot-on copycat recipe, perfect for homemade comfort food enthusiasts. These fluffy, golden biscuits are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and butter-flavored shortening, ensuring soft, tender layers with a rich buttery aroma. The secret? Mixing the dough gently and baking the biscuits close together to achieve that signature rise and flaky texture. Brushed with melted butter straight from the oven, these biscuits are irresistibly moist and flavorful. Ready in just 30 minutes and yielding eight warm, golden delights, they're ideal for family dinners or brunch spreads. Dive into this quick and easy recipe for the ultimate Southern-inspired side dish!
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter-flavored shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to incorporate the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly pour in the buttermilk while stirring gently with a fork. Mix just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 3–4 times to bring it together, then pat or roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Use a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a drinking glass (about 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Re-roll scraps as needed, taking care not to overwork the dough.
Arrange the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet so that they are touching slightly, which helps them rise higher during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a rich, buttery finish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Calories |
1788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2135 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 510 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.