KFC-style biscuits are soft, fluffy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside with a rich buttery flavor. They’re a classic side often served with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or gravy. Here’s a homemade version that tastes very similar.
KFC-Style Biscuits
Servings: 8–10 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter
- Add the cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk
- Pour in buttermilk and mix gently until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Shape biscuits
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat to about ¾-inch thickness and cut into biscuit rounds.
- Bake
- Place biscuits on the baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Butter finish
- Brush warm biscuits with melted butter.
Tips for the Best Biscuits
- Cold butter helps create flaky layers.
- Don’t overwork the dough or the biscuits can become dense.
- Place biscuits close together on the pan for softer sides like KFC.
Great with
- fried chicken
- sausage gravy
- honey or jam
- mashed potatoes and gravy
If you want, I can also show you the famous KFC biscuit + honey butter trick restaurants use to make them extra soft and flavorful.
