If you’ve ever bitten into a warm, fluffy KFC biscuit and wished you could recreate that soft, buttery goodness at home… this recipe is going to make your day. These KFC-style biscuitsrise tall, have perfectly flaky layers, and melt in your mouth with every bite. They’re buttery, tender, and incredibly easy — made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Whether you serve them with honey, fried chicken, gravy, or a smear of jam, these biscuits are guaranteed to become a repeat favorite!
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
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Soft, tall, and ultra-fluffy
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Real KFC flavor & texture
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Only basic ingredients — no special tools needed
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Ready in under 25 minutes
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Perfect for breakfast, dinner sides, or snack time
🧈 Ingredients You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon sugar
Cold Fat
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold
(Freeze for 10 minutes before using!)
Liquid
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¾ cup cold buttermilk
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1–2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing tops)
🍞 How to Make KFC-Style Biscuits
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in the Butter
Grate the cold butter or cut it into small cubes, then mix it into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Cold butter = flaky biscuit layers!
3. Add the Buttermilk
Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently until the dough comes together.
Do not overmix — a rough, shaggy dough is perfect.
4. Fold & Shape
Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
Gently fold it over itself 3–4 times to create layers.
Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
5. Cut the Biscuits
Use a round cutter or a glass dipped in flour.
Press straight down — do not twist, or they won’t rise evenly.
6. Bake
Place biscuits close together on a parchment-lined tray.
Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and puffy.
7. Brush with Melted Butter
Once out of the oven, brush immediately with melted butter for that signature KFC finish.
💡 Tips for Perfect KFC-Style Biscuits
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Use very cold butter for flaky texture.
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Handle the dough as little as possible.
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Bake biscuits close togetherso they rise tall instead of spreading.
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Replace buttermilk with:
¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (rest 5 min) if needed. -
For extra KFC flavor, add a tiny pinch of sugar to the melted butter before brushing.
🍯 Serving Suggestions
Serve your biscuits with:
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Honey or honey butter
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Country gravy
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Fried chicken
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Jam or jelly
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Sausage & eggs