CopyCat Kfc Buttermilk Bisquits

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and position a rack in the center. If you have a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper or lightly grease it; set aside.

2. Step 2.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients (the flour, leavening, salt, and any fat or liquid called for) and stir with a sturdy spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.

3. Step 3.

   Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface and knead it by hand until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes. If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle a little more flour over it and continue kneading.

4. Step 4.

   Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking, then pat the dough flat into an even round or rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. If you prefer, place the dough on a sheet of waxed paper and pat it out there for easier transfer.

5. Step 5.

   Using a biscuit cutter or a floured drinking glass, cut out biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting. Gather any scraps, pat them together gently, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used; you should get about 18 biscuits.

6. Step 6.

   Arrange the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart so they have room to rise. If you want softer sides, place them closer together so they touch.

7. Step 7.

   Bake in the preheated 450 degrees F oven for 12 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top. Rotate the pan halfway through if your oven bakes unevenly.

8. Step 8.

   Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving warm. They are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.