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Anna's Brilliant Biscuits Recipe

Craving those light and fluffy KFC biscuits? These Anna's Brilliant Biscuits are the answer! My family raves about them – they're incredibly tender and taste just like the real deal. The versatile dough is even great for desserts! This recipe is easily adaptable to your preferred biscuit size, yielding a delicious batch every time. While sifting the flour isn't strictly necessary (saving you time!), it does create an extra-light texture. Get ready to experience biscuit perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 238.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Anna's Brilliant Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) shortening
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

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How to Make Anna's Brilliant Biscuits

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter or shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk all at once.
  5. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  7. Knead gently 8-10 times until smooth but still slightly soft.
  8. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness (about 1/2 inch is recommended).
  9. Use a floured 2-inch biscuit cutter or cookie cutter to cut out biscuits. Reroll scraps gently.
  10. Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.
  11. Brush the tops with melted butter.
  12. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

34g

Carbs

9g

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