KFC Biscuits Recipe

These KFC-inspired biscuits are soft, buttery, and flaky, just like the ones you know and love from the famous fast-food chain. They’re perfect for pairing with fried chicken, soups, or just slathering with butter and honey. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these biscuits are sure to become a family favorite!

Necessary Kitchen Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter
• Brush for butter

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ¾ cup whole milk, cold
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut in Butter:

Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add Milk:

Slowly pour in the cold milk, stirring gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this will result in dense biscuits.

5. Roll and Cut:

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it out to about ¾-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.

6. Bake:

Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

7. Brush with Butter:

Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Cold Ingredients: Keep the butter and milk as cold as possible to create flaky layers.
• Don’t Overwork the Dough: Handle the dough gently to avoid overdeveloping the gluten.
• For Extra Fluffiness: Freeze the cut biscuits for 5-10 minutes before baking.

What to Serve with KFC Biscuits

• Main Dish: Pair with fried chicken, gravy, or chili.
• Sweet Option: Serve with butter, honey, or jam for a sweet treat.
• Breakfast: These biscuits are great with eggs and sausage for a hearty morning meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use buttermilk instead of regular milk? Absolutely! Buttermilk will add a slight tang and make the biscuits even more tender.

2. How do I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

3. Can I freeze these biscuits? Yes, freeze the unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Enjoy these buttery and flaky KFC Biscuits with your favorite meals or as a standalone snack!

KFC-inspired biscuits

These KFC-inspired biscuits are soft, buttery, and flaky, just like the ones you know and love from the famous fast-food chain. They’re perfect for pairing with fried chicken, soups, or just slathering with butter and honey. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these biscuits are sure to become a family favorite!

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or fork
• Baking sheet
• Rolling Pin
• Biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter
• Brush for butter

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
• ¾ cup whole milk cold
• 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

Instructions

 

• Preheat Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
• Mix Dry Ingredients:
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut in Butter:
• Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add Milk:
• Slowly pour in the cold milk, stirring gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this will result in dense biscuits.
• Roll and Cut:
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it out to about ¾-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
• Bake:
• Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
• Brush with Butter:
• Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

Cold Ingredients: Keep the butter and milk as cold as possible to create flaky layers.
Don’t Overwork the Dough: Handle the dough gently to avoid overdeveloping the gluten.
For Extra Fluffiness: Freeze the cut biscuits for 5-10 minutes before baking.