Here’s a spot-on copycat recipe for KFC Biscuits—flaky, buttery, and just like the ones you love from the famous fried chicken chain! These homemade biscuits are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar (secret ingredient for fluffiness!)
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1/2 cup (1 stick / 115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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3/4 cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (*or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice*)
Instructions
1. Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients:
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar.
2. Cut in the Butter:
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Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (some pea-sized butter bits are fine—they create flakiness!).
3. Add Buttermilk:
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Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix—the dough should be shaggy).
4. Shape & Bake:
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself 2-3 times for layers.
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Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter (or glass) to cut out biscuits. Press straight down—no twisting!
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Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, barely touching for softer sides.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
5. Brush & Serve:
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Optional: Brush hot biscuits with melted butter for extra richness.
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Serve warm with honey, jam, or alongside fried chicken!
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
🔥 Keep ingredients cold—warm butter = flat biscuits.
🔥 No buttermilk? Mix 3/4 cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice/vinegar, let sit 5 mins.
🔥 Don’t overwork the dough—this keeps them tender.
Why These Taste Like KFC’s
✨ Cream of tartar mimics KFC’s signature tangy fluffiness.
✨ Layered folding creates that iconic flakiness.
✨ High heat ensures a crisp exterior.
Enjoy these warm, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits—no bucket required! 🧈🍯