Description
These homemade KFC Biscuits are buttery, flaky, and golden, capturing the same irresistible flavor and texture as the famous fast-food favorite. Perfectly tender inside with a crisp golden top, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups – provides structure and fluffiness.
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon – helps the biscuits rise tall and light.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – balances flavors.
- Unsalted butter: 6 tablespoons, very cold and cubed – creates those signature flaky layers.
- Buttermilk: ¾ cup – adds tang and tenderness.
- Honey: 1 teaspoon – adds a touch of sweetness.
- Butter (for brushing): 2 tablespoons, melted – gives a golden glossy finish.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in buttermilk and honey until dough forms, slightly sticky but not wet.
- Assemble the Dish: Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently pat to ¾-inch thickness, and fold 2–3 times for flaky layers.
- Cook to Perfection: Cut biscuits with a 2½-inch cutter, place close together on the sheet, and brush tops with melted butter.
- Finishing Touches: Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Brush again with butter, cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Handle dough gently to keep biscuits tender.
- Keep butter cold for maximum flakiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: KFC biscuits, homemade biscuits, buttery biscuits, southern biscuits, flaky biscuits