Flaky Mile High Biscuits
by Chungah
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Warm and fresh from your oven. So soft, buttery, golden brown and irresistible. Homemade perfection in every bite.
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You know those piping hot KFC biscuits they add to all the family meals?
Well, they’re basically the best things ever.
I would devour those as a child. I could care less for the fried chicken. Or the potato wedges.
The biscuits were just pure life.
And so are these biscuits.
Except. Well, they’re completely homemade with a few embellishments.
They are extra tall, extra buttery and extra flaky. The 3 most important elements in a biscuit.
And if you do make these, I just ask that you serve these warm and hot of the oven.
It will make all of the difference.
I will also say that a little bit of additional melted butter right on top never hurt anyone.
Flaky Mile High Biscuits
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- Add cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 10-12 rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter.
- Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Remove biscuits from freezer and brush tops with butter. Place into oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
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I love biscuits and always like to keep some homemade ones to have with tea in the evening. I have tried many different biscuit recipes but none turned out so fluffy and soft as these ones! I simply loved them and so did my kids. I will make them again soon when this batch finishes.
Just made these for first time tonight and they are amazing! We’ll be making theses again, and again……and again. Thanks for the recipe!
Are they NOT the same AS scones?
No, they are actually not the same! This article may be helpful for you!
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/scone-is-not-a-biscuit
Best biscuit I’ve ever made! Thank you
I cook and bake all the time, but biscuits have always been a big challenge for me. I was so excited to try this recipe, and even happier when they came out tall, flaky and golden. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! This is a keeper!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Can not wait to make them this weekend.
Made these to have with dinner tonight and they were so good! They are flaky, buttery and easy to make. Big hit with the hubs. Thank you!
Just bought some ice wine jelly that would go perfect with these!!
I love Home made biscuits.. Although I haven’t made any in forever, these look so good! I was wondering why do you out them in the freezer before baking them?
Popping them in the freezer helps keep the butter super cold so when they bake. they will rise and puff up even better. Handling the dough warms the butter up so this is a quick fix.
Yes, these biscuits looks totally amazing and yummy, and I can’t wait to try making them. This will be a first time, me making biscuits from scratch. Have a great weekend.
I made these yesterday and they were amazing! Thank you!
These were never called biscuits in Scotland! The home of the “Scone” what could be better than scones served with strawberry jam and whipped cream ?
Could I make the dough ahead of time? If so, how far in advance can I make it and how can I store it?
These look great!
As I am not an expert on food safety, I cannot really say with certainty – sorry! Methods for optimal food storage and shelf life should be based on good judgment and what you are personally comfortable with. Hope that helps, Taylor!
Can these be frozen to bake later?
Yes, biscuits freeze very well! Let the biscuits cool completely before wrapping tightly in freezer wrap. Hope that helps!
Is it okay to freeze unbaked biscuits then move to step four? Thanks
Yes! 🙂
When i make the biscuits one day, freeze but wait until the next day to bake do I need to take them out of the freezer a few minutes before baking?
OMG these look amazing! I’m going to try them on a “cheat” day!
Making these tonight with my stew! Thanks so much for the recipe. I have never made biscuits before!
An easy to follow recipe that yields incredible results. I will definitely be making these again.
This looks so fluffy, I’m a sucker for biscuits! Thanks for sharing <3
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These biscuits look amazing! I need to try them soon!
Paige
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Have you tried making these using whole wheat or whole white wheat flour? Or perhaps half all-purpose and half whole wheat? Wondering how they would turn out.
I actually have not – sorry!
Wow can’t wait to make these thank you so much