Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the butter forms small, pea-sized pieces. This step ensures your biscuits will be flaky.
Step 4: Mix in the Buttermilk
Pour the cold buttermilk into the flour mixture. Use a spatula to gently stir until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if it looks a bit shaggy.
Step 5: Shape the Dough
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Gently fold the dough over itself 2-3 times, then pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a round biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out the biscuits. Do not twist the cutter; just press straight down for the fluffiest biscuits. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are touching each other. This helps them rise better.
Step 6: Bake the Biscuits
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Step 7: Brush with Butter
As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them with the melted butter for that classic KFC flavor.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
Cold Ingredients: Make sure your butter and buttermilk are very cold. This helps create flaky layers.
Don’t Overmix: Mix the dough just until it comes together. Overmixing can make the biscuits tough.
Cut Straight Down: When cutting the biscuits, press straight down without twisting. Twisting can seal the edges and prevent them from rising properly.
Conclusion
These KFC Buttermilk Biscuits are everything you want in a biscuit—light, fluffy, and buttery. They’re so easy to make and will bring a taste of your favorite fast-food side dish right into your home. Serve them warm with butter, honey, or jam, and watch them disappear off the plate! Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or a cozy weekend breakfast. Enjoy every flaky, buttery bite!
