Homemade KFC-Style Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chilled salted butter
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 415 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry blender, your hands, or a knife and fork, cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and stir with a fork until the mixture comes together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth.
- Roll out the Dough: Roll out the dough until it is approximately ½ inch thick.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter (or cut into squares), cut out the biscuit shapes. Gather the remaining dough, reform, roll out, and repeat until all the dough is used to make biscuits.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut biscuit dough on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits have risen and turned golden brown.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the biscuits immediately or transfer them to a counter or serving dish until you are ready to enjoy your delicious homemade KFC-style biscuits.
Feel free to pair these biscuits with your favorite toppings, jams, or gravies for an extra treat!
Here are some tips to help you make the perfect Homemade KFC-Style Biscuits:
- Chilled Ingredients: Ensure that your butter and milk are cold. This helps in creating a flaky texture in the biscuits.
- Don’t Overmix: When incorporating the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, avoid overmixing. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits. Stir until just combined.
- Flour Your Work Surface: When rolling out the dough, make sure to lightly flour the surface to prevent sticking. Too much flour, however, can make the biscuits dry, so use it sparingly.
- Handle the Dough Gently: Be gentle when handling the dough. Knead it just enough to bring it together and roll it out without excessive pressure. This ensures a tender texture.
- Use a Sharp Cutter: When cutting out the biscuits, use a sharp biscuit cutter. Press straight down without twisting to get clean edges, which helps the biscuits rise evenly.
- Reform Dough Wisely: Gather and re-roll the scraps of dough, but try to do this only once or twice. Overworking the scraps may result in tougher biscuits.
- Baking Temperature: Maintain the specified baking temperature. A hot oven helps the biscuits rise and develop a golden-brown crust.
- Watch the Baking Time: Keep an eye on the biscuits as they bake. Baking times can vary, so check them around the 10-minute mark. Remove them from the oven once they are risen and have a lovely golden color.
- Serve Fresh: Biscuits are best when served fresh out of the oven. If you need to wait before serving, keep them covered with a clean kitchen towel to retain warmth.
- Customize: Get creative and customize the biscuits to your liking. Add grated cheese, herbs, or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Homemade KFC-Style Biscuits with these tips in mind
