🥐 KFC Biscuit Copycat Recipe
📝 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 biscuits)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar (optional, but KFC biscuits have a touch of sweetness)
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1/3 cup cold butter or shortening (cut into small pieces)
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3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
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1–2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Mix dry ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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Cut in the fat:
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Add cold butter or shortening to the flour mix. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized bits).
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Add buttermilk:
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Pour in cold buttermilk and stir just until combined — don’t overmix, or the biscuits will be tough.
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Knead & fold:
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On a floured surface, turn out the dough and gently knead it 3–4 times.
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Pat or roll into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, then fold it in thirds (like a letter), turn, and repeat once more. This gives you those flaky layers.
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Cut biscuits:
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Roll dough to about 3/4 inch thick and cut out biscuits using a 2–2.5 inch round cutter (don’t twist the cutter — press straight down).
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Place biscuits on the baking sheet, edges touching for soft sides or spaced for crisp edges.
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Bake:
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden on top.
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Brush with butter:
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As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter for that classic golden, glossy finish.
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🧈 Tips for Success:
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Cold butter & buttermilk are key! Chill your ingredients and handle the dough lightly.
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Want extra flakiness? Use grated frozen butter.
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No buttermilk? Use 3/4 cup milk + 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar — let sit for 5 minutes.
🍯 Serving Ideas:
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Serve warm with honey, gravy, or fried chicken.
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Split and stuff with scrambled eggs, sausage, or jam.
Let me know if you want a cheddar version, a gluten-free adaptation, or how to make them ahead and freeze!
