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KFC Buttermilk Biscuits
5 from 18 votes

KFC Buttermilk Biscuits

KFC Buttermilk Biscuits are tender and flaky, made with chilled butter or shortening, self-rising flour, and buttermilk. The dough is gently rolled out and cut into rounds, then brushed with melted butter before baking to a golden finish. These biscuits have a soft crumb with lightly crisp edges and a subtle tang from the buttermilk.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut the chilled butter or shortening into small cubes so that it will be easier to work into the flour.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl combine the self-rising flour, sugar, and cream of tartar.
  4. Add the cubed butter or shortening, and work it into the flour until it reaches a large sand grain texture.
  5. Add the buttermilk, and mix until it is incorporated into the dough.
  6. On a floured surface, turn the dough out of the bowl, and form it into a round shape.
  7. Use a rolling pin to gently roll out dough to about 3/4 inch thick.
  8. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% 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.