Golden Buttermilk Biscuits
Indulge in the warm, flaky goodness of these homemade Golden Buttermilk Biscuits, reminiscent of the famous KFC style. Perfectly buttery and incredibly tender, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a delightful side to any meal. Easy to make and sure to impress, they combine simple ingredients to create a delightful treat that you can enjoy right out of the oven or slathered with your favorite jam or gravy.
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Servings
200
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups (Measured and sifted)
salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (Regular table salt)
sugar
1 tablespoon (Granulated sugar)
baking powder
4 teaspoons (Regular baking powder)
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (Regular baking soda)
vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons (Cold and cubed)
Butter Flavor Crisco
4 teaspoons (Cold and cubed)
buttermilk
1 cup (Room temperature)
whole milk
to brush (For brushing on top)
margarine or butter
as desired (Melted for brushing after baking)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
3
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the vegetable shortening and Butter Flavor Crisco until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be loose and sticky.
5
Dust a large wooden board or clean surface with flour and turn out the dough onto it. Knead gently 10 to 12 times, adding more flour as needed to prevent stickiness.
6
Divide the dough in half and gently pat or roll each half into an 8-inch circle, about 1/2-inch thick.
7
Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting the cutter. Reform scraps and continue cutting as needed.
8
Place the cut biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, allowing them to touch slightly. This helps them rise better.
9
Brush the tops of the biscuits with whole milk for a golden finish.
10
Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
11
As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the biscuits generously with melted margarine or butter.
12
Serve hot and savor the delicious, flaky texture!
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
23g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Golden Buttermilk Biscuits?
They are homemade, warm, and flaky biscuits reminiscent of the famous KFC style, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (204°C).
How much all-purpose flour is required?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of all-purpose flour, measured and sifted.
How much salt is used in the recipe?
You will need 1 1/2 teaspoons of regular table salt.
Is there sugar in these biscuits?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe requires 4 teaspoons of regular baking powder.
Is baking soda included in the ingredients?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of regular baking soda is used.
What type of shortening is used?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of cold, cubed vegetable shortening and 4 teaspoons of cold, cubed Butter Flavor Crisco.
How much buttermilk is used?
You need 1 cup of buttermilk at room temperature.
What is the purpose of whole milk in this recipe?
Whole milk is used to brush the tops of the biscuits before baking to give them a golden finish.
What should I brush on the biscuits after they finish baking?
Brush them generously with melted margarine or butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
How should I combine the dry ingredients and fats?
Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut in the shortening and Crisco until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
How should the buttermilk be mixed in?
Gently stir in the buttermilk until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
What is the consistency of the dough?
The dough will be loose and sticky after mixing.
How many times should the dough be kneaded?
Knead the dough gently 10 to 12 times on a floured surface.
How thick should the dough be rolled out?
The dough should be rolled or patted into a circle about 1/2-inch thick.
What size biscuit cutter should I use?
Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter for these biscuits.
How do I properly cut the biscuits?
Press the cutter straight down into the dough without twisting it.
What do I do with the remaining dough scraps?
Reform the scraps and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
Should the biscuits be spaced apart on the baking sheet?
Allow the biscuits to touch slightly on the ungreased baking sheet to help them rise better.
How long do the biscuits bake?
Bake them for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
Are these biscuits considered a copycat recipe?
Yes, they are described as being reminiscent of the KFC style biscuits.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
How much fat is in these biscuits?
There are 10g of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count?
There are 23g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein is in each biscuit?
Each serving contains 2.5g of protein.
Is this recipe easy for beginners?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe that uses simple ingredients.
What are some serving suggestions for these biscuits?
They are delicious served hot, slathered with your favorite jam or gravy.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
There are 10 total ingredients used in this recipe.
What is the texture of these biscuits?
They are characterized by a buttery, tender, and flaky texture.