Introduction

Who doesn’t love the buttery, flaky biscuits from KFC? These biscuits are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and perfect with butter, honey, or your favorite meal. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can make this Southern classic right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus extra if needed)

Optional for brushing:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
3. Add cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; it should be slightly sticky.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and fold it over on itself 2–3 times to create layers.
6. Roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, slightly touching each other for soft sides.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Brush the tops with melted butter immediately after baking, if desired.

Description

These biscuits are soft, flaky, and buttery—just like the ones from KFC. They have a slightly crisp exterior with a tender, layered interior that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast with jam, alongside fried chicken, or just on their own.

Tips

• Ensure your butter and buttermilk are cold for flakier layers.
• Do not overmix the dough; overmixing makes biscuits tough.
• Folding the dough a few times creates flaky layers.
• Bake at a high temperature for proper rise and golden crust.
• Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the oven.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using melted butter instead of cold butter results in dense biscuits.
• Overmixing the dough reduces flakiness.
• Rolling the dough too thin produces flat biscuits.
• Not preheating the oven can prevent proper rising.

Enjoy

Serve these biscuits warm with butter, honey, or your favorite gravy. They’re perfect for breakfast, a side with fried chicken, or a snack straight from the oven. Each bite will transport you straight to the KFC experience—without leaving your kitchen!