KFC Style Buttermilk Biscuits

Bring the comfort of a classic fast-food favorite right to your kitchen with these irresistible KFC Style Buttermilk Biscuits! Buttery, flaky, and perfectly tender, these homemade biscuits are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cold unsalted butter, creating a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The secret to their signature layers lies in a clever folding technique, while buttermilk gives them that classic tangy flavor. Baked to golden perfection in just 12-15 minutes, these crowd-pleasers are brushed with melted butter for an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for breakfast, as a side to your favorite fried chicken, or simply slathered with honey or jam—this recipe guarantees bakery-quality biscuits every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons Melted butter (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda until well combined.

Step 3

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Pour the buttermilk into the mixture and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until smooth. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

Step 6

Fold the dough in half, rotate it 90 degrees, and roll it back out into the rectangle. Repeat this process two more times; this creates layers in the biscuits.

Step 7

Roll out the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness. Use a round 2-inch cutter to cut out the biscuits, gently pressing down without twisting, which ensures even rising.

Step 8

Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2-inch apart for crispier sides or touching for softer sides.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(676.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2246.7

Total Fat 141.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 379.5mg	0%
Sodium 3436.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 148.2IU	0%
Calcium 347.4mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 620.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 37.8%