Copycat KFC Biscuits (Soft & Fluffy)
KFC’s biscuits are soft, fluffy, and buttery – the perfect companion to fried chicken and gravy. This copycat recipe makes those golden-topped biscuits from scratch in just 25 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, fluffy, and buttery
- Ready in 25 minutes
- Perfect with fried chicken and gravy
- Made from scratch, no mix needed
Copycat KFC Biscuits
A copycat of KFC's biscuits - soft, fluffy, buttery biscuits with golden tops, made from scratch in 25 minutes. The ideal side for fried chicken.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 450F. Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cold buttermilk just until a shaggy dough forms - do not overmix.
- Pat to 3/4 inch thick, cut biscuits, and place on a baking sheet so they touch.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until golden, then brush with melted butter.
Notes
Keep the butter cold and do not overwork the dough for the flakiest, softest biscuits. Brush the tops with butter right out of the oven.
Tips for the Best KFC Biscuits
- Keep the butter and buttermilk cold
- Do not overwork the dough
- Place biscuits so they touch for soft sides
- Brush with butter right out of the oven
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container up to 2 days. Warm before serving. Unbaked biscuits can be frozen and baked from frozen.
Variations to Try
- Add shredded cheddar and garlic for cheddar biscuits
- Drizzle with honey
- Make them into breakfast sandwiches
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make fluffy biscuits?
Use cold butter and buttermilk, do not overmix, and bake in a hot oven so they rise fast.
Why place the biscuits touching?
Baking them touching keeps the sides soft and helps them rise taller.
Can I freeze biscuits?
Yes. Freeze unbaked biscuits and bake straight from frozen, adding a few minutes.
