Description
Crispy KFC biscuits bring Southern comfort right to your kitchen, delivering golden, buttery goodness that rivals the restaurant classic. Homemade perfection awaits when you master this simple yet irresistible recipe that makes any meal feel like a hearty celebration.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cold buttermilk
- ⅓ cup (75 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Brushing:
- Buttermilk (additional amount for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 425F (220C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal baking surface.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a spacious mixing vessel until uniformly combined.
- Introduce cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture, utilizing a pastry cutter or fingertips to integrate until the texture resembles coarse, pebble-like crumbs with distinct butter fragments.
- Incorporate cold buttermilk gradually, using a fork or spatula to delicately merge ingredients, ensuring minimal manipulation to maintain a tender dough consistency.
- Transfer the fragile dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, executing gentle kneading to consolidate the mixture without overworking. Flatten into a uniform one-inch thick rectangular shape.
- Carefully extract biscuit rounds using a round cutter, applying direct downward pressure without rotating to preserve an even rise. Reassemble and recut remaining dough fragments.
- Arrange biscuit rounds on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them either touching for softer edges or slightly separated for crispier borders. Delicately brush tops with additional buttermilk to enhance golden coloration.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing biscuits to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 12-15 minutes of careful baking.
- Extract biscuits from the oven, permitting brief cooling before serving. Accompany with butter, honey, or preferred condiments for a delectable experience.
Notes
- Cold butter is the secret to achieving flaky, tender biscuits. Keep it chilled and work quickly to maintain those crucial butter pieces that create layers when baked.
- Avoid overworking the dough, which can develop gluten and result in tough biscuits. Gentle handling is key to maintaining a light, airy texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to create a similar tangy consistency.
- Elevate the biscuits by adding herbs like chives or rosemary to the dry ingredients for an extra flavor boost. Grated cheese also works wonderfully for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg