Description
These homemade KFC-style biscuits are flaky, buttery, and perfectly golden brown, making them the ideal comfort food accompaniment to any meal. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they bring a delightful southern charm to your table, ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Butter
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined for even distribution.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces, which helps create flaky layers.
- Add the Milk: Gradually pour in the milk and stir gently with a spoon until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tender biscuits.
- Knead the Dough: Lightly flour your countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the dough about 5-6 times until it just comes together, being careful not to overwork it.
- Shape the Biscuits: Pat the dough out into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a round biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out biscuits, placing them close together on the prepared baking sheet to promote rising.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush with Butter: After removing the biscuits from the oven, immediately brush the tops with melted butter to enhance flavor and softness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your homemade KFC-style biscuits warm with butter, jam, or as a side to your favorite main dishes.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold before cutting it into the flour for best flakiness.
- Do not overmix or over-knead the dough to keep the biscuits light and tender.
- Placing biscuits close together on the baking sheet encourages them to rise higher.
- Use whole milk for a richer flavor and softer texture.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for a moist, buttery finish.
- For extra crispiness, bake on the middle rack of the oven.
