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KFC Biscuits

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These KFC-Style Buttermilk Biscuits are soft, buttery, and flaky, just like the famous ones from the restaurant. Perfect for pairing with fried chicken, gravy, or jam, they’re easy to make and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

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Makes about 10 biscuits

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup (75 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cut in the butter:
    • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  4. Add the buttermilk:
    • Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk, stirring gently with a fork or spatula until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the biscuits:
    • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
    • Use a round biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting for even rise. Reroll scraps and repeat.
  6. Bake the biscuits:
    • Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, touching slightly for softer sides or spaced apart for crisper edges.
    • Brush the tops with a little buttermilk for a golden crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve:
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite spread.

Notes

  • For flakier biscuits, use very cold butter and buttermilk. Chill the dough if it becomes too warm.
  • Do not overwork the dough; handling it gently is key to tender biscuits.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze and reheat in the oven for fresh-tasting biscuits.

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