KFC Buttermilk Biscuits (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Instructions

1. 11. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to incorporate.
2. 22. Cut cold butter into flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until texture resembles coarse cornmeal with pea-sized butter pieces.
3. 33. Create a well in center of mixture, pour cold buttermilk into center. Fold gently with rubber spatula until just combined - avoid overmixing.
4. 44. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, pat into 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough over itself 3-4 times to create layers.
5. 55. Use 2.5-inch round cutter to punch out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting. Reshape scraps only once.
6. 66. Arrange biscuits on parchment-lined baking sheet, sides touching for soft edges.
7. 77. Brush tops generously with melted butter.
8. 88. Bake in preheated 450°F oven until tops are golden brown and sides are crisp, about 12-15 minutes.