The Nashville House Fried Biscuits

Delight your taste buds with the Southern charm of The Nashville House Fried Biscuits, a beloved treat that’s equal parts nostalgic and indulgent. These golden, pillowy biscuits are fried to perfection, boasting a crisp exterior that gives way to a tender, buttery center. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar, this easy dough is brought to life with cold, cubed butter and whole milk, ensuring a flaky yet soft texture. The secret lies in frying them to a perfectly golden hue, creating a treat that’s irresistible with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of jam. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fried biscuits are a versatile crowd-pleaser that captures the heart of Southern comfort food. Whether you serve them as is or with your favorite preserves, they’re bound to become a staple on your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 4 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cups Jam or preserves (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the milk to the dry mixture, stirring with a fork just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough 6-8 times until it comes together smoothly.

Step 5

Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/2-inch. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out as many biscuits as possible, rerolling the scraps as needed.

Step 6

Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.

Step 7

Carefully lower a few biscuits into the hot oil, being cautious not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the biscuits for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and puffed.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried biscuits from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining dough until all the biscuits are fried.

Step 10

Serve the fried biscuits warm, dusted with powdered sugar and/or with a side of jam or preserves for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10458.5

Total Fat 1002.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 151.1mg	0%
Sodium 2638.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 368.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 174.2g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 109.7IU	0%
Calcium 282.1mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 603.8mg	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: 84.9%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 13.9%