Kfc Biscuits (Copycat)

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Ingredients

  • BISCUITS
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 4 teaspoons Butter Flavor Crisco
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • BEFORE-BAKING BASTE
  • whole milk
  • AFTER-BAKING BASTE

Instructions

  1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F; COMBINE 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a large mixing bowl; CUT in shortenings until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. STIR in 1 cup buttermilk just until a soft dough forms (dough will be very loose and sticky at this point).
  3. SPRINKLE flour over a large wooden board; TURN dough onto a floured board and knead gently 10 to 12 times or until no longer sticky, re-flouring board as necessary while kneading.
  4. DIVIDE dough in half; GENTLY pat or roll each half into an 8-inch circle 1/2-inch thick.
  5. CUT out biscuits - pressing straight down - with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
  6. REFORM scraps, working it as little as possible and continue cutting.
  7. PLACE cut biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet with edges barely touching; BRUSH tops of the biscuits with whole milk.
  8. BAKE for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. IMMEDIATELY brush biscuits with margarine (or butter) after baking.
  10. SERVE hot and enjoy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1001 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 79.9g 100% DV
Carbs 68.4g 25% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 28.4g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19468.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 197.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 97mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 58.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 1645.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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