KFC Buttermilk Biscuits
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KFC Buttermilk Biscuits
Description
This recipe replicates the flaky biscuits famously served at KFC using simple pantry ingredients. Chilled butter or shortening is cut into the self-rising flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse sand, which helps create pockets of flakiness during baking. Adding sugar and cream of tartar balances sweetness and leavening.
The dough is mixed with buttermilk for moisture and a slight tang, then rolled out to about three-quarters inch thickness. After cutting biscuits with a round cutter, they’re placed on an ungreased cookie sheet, brushed with melted butter, and baked at a high temperature until risen with golden tops. The result is a soft, tender biscuit with a slightly crisp outside.
The biscuits can be served with butter, honey, gravy, or alongside meals like fried chicken. Using chilled fat and handling the dough gently is key to producing layers and a light texture which this recipe emphasizes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter chilled, or shortening
- 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Cut the chilled butter or shortening into small cubes so that it will be easier to work into the flour.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine the self-rising flour, sugar, and cream of tartar.
- Add the cubed butter or shortening, and work it into the flour until it reaches a large sand grain texture.
- Add the buttermilk, and mix until it is incorporated into the dough.
- On a floured surface, turn the dough out of the bowl, and form it into a round shape.
- Use a rolling pin to gently roll out dough to about 3/4 inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
Notes
- Butter or shortening can be used; chill shortening to facilitate cutting into small cubes.
- Do not overwork the dough to maintain flaky texture.
- Brush the tops with melted butter before baking to encourage browning.
- Bake on an ungreased baking sheet to help with biscuit rise and crust formation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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