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KFC Biscuits

Warm and buttery KFC-inspired biscuits that are fluffy, flaky, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
Fats
  • 3 tbsp vegetable shortening Use cold for best results.
  • 4 tsp butter-flavor Crisco Adds a buttery aroma.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk Cold is best for lift and tenderness.
  • 1 tbsp whole milk For brushing before baking.
  • 1 tbsp butter or margarine Use unsalted for better control.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Cut in the vegetable shortening and butter-flavor Crisco until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 10–12 times.
  6. Divide the dough in half and pat each portion into an 8-inch round about 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Use a 2-inch cutter to stamp out biscuits, reforming scraps sparingly.
  8. Arrange biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet with edges lightly touching and brush tops with whole milk.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden on top.
  2. Brush hot biscuits with butter or margarine and serve warm.

Notes

For a cheesy variation, grate sharp cheddar into half the batch. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap biscuits and freeze for up to 3 months.