Description
These homemade KFC-style biscuits are soft, flaky, and perfect for any meal. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a golden, slightly crispy exterior, they are the perfect side to complement fried chicken, gravy, or any comfort food dish. Make your own KFC-inspired biscuits with this easy recipe that delivers that classic taste right at home!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined. -
Cut in the Butter:
Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. The key to flaky biscuits is having small chunks of butter throughout the dough. -
Add the Milk:
Gradually pour in the milk and stir with a spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this will help keep the biscuits tender. -
Knead the Dough:
Lightly flour your countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the dough about 5-6 times until it just comes together (don’t overwork it). -
Shape the Biscuits:
Pat the dough out into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a round biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the biscuits are close together to encourage rising. -
Bake:
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. -
Brush with Butter:
After removing the biscuits from the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft, buttery finish. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your homemade KFC-style biscuits warm with butter, jam, or alongside your favorite meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or herbs like rosemary to the dough.
- To make the biscuits even flakier, you can fold the dough a few times to create layers.
- You can substitute buttermilk for whole milk to create a tangier flavor and even fluffier texture.
- These biscuits are best eaten fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days. To reheat, warm them in the oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg