KFC BISCUITS
These KFC-style biscuits are soft, buttery, and flaky, just like the ones you’d enjoy at the famous fried chicken restaurant. Perfect as a side for any meal or served with gravy, they’re sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add the milk: Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Shape the biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Use a round biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure the biscuits rise properly.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are touching each other for soft sides. Bake for 15-20 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 for an extra rich flavor.
- Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them with butter, honey, or gravy for a true comfort food experience.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, be sure to use cold butter and work quickly so it doesn’t melt before baking.
- If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, you can use a sharp knife or a glass to cut out the biscuits.
- You can make these biscuits ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. To reheat, pop them in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- For a slightly sweeter biscuit, add an additional tablespoon of sugar.