Kentucky Fried Biscuits

Directions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in Butter:
   Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Liquids:
   Pour in cold buttermilk and milk. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky. Do not overmix.
5. Shape Biscuits:
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 2–3 times to bring it together. Pat or roll dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a 2–3 inch round cutter to cut biscuits. Place them close together on the prepared baking sheet for soft sides or spaced apart for slightly crisp edges.
6. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen beautifully.
7. Optional Glaze:
   Brush warm biscuits with melted butter immediately after removing from the oven for an extra buttery finish.
8. Serve:
   Serve hot with honey, jam, gravy, or as a side to fried chicken or breakfast eggs.

Recipe Details

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 12–15 minutes
• Total time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 8 biscuits
• Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• For cheesy biscuits, fold 1/2 cup shredded cheddar into the dough before baking.
• Swap buttermilk with plain yogurt mixed with a splash of milk if you don’t have buttermilk.
• Add herbs like rosemary or chives to the dough for a savory twist.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with fried chicken, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, or simply with butter and honey for a quick treat. They’re also perfect for sliders or small sandwiches.

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