Description
This recipe recreates the iconic KFC-style biscuits known for their flaky, buttery texture and golden brown tops. With a perfect blend of all-purpose flour, cold butter, and whole milk, these biscuits bake quickly to deliver a tender, mouthwatering treat best served warm.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Fat
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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 all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until everything is well combined.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces, essential for flaky biscuits.
- Add the Milk: Gradually pour in the whole milk while stirring with a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender and light.
- Knead the Dough: Lightly flour your countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the dough 5 to 6 times, just until it comes together, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Shape the Biscuits: Pat the dough 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 encourage rising.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the biscuits from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter for a soft and rich finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these homemade KFC-style biscuits warm, accompanied by butter, jam, or alongside your favorite meal.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure a flaky texture; avoid letting it soften before mixing.
- Do not overmix or overknead the dough to keep biscuits tender.
- Placing biscuits close together on the baking sheet helps them rise higher.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for an extra buttery crust.
- For best results, serve biscuits fresh out of the oven.
