Popeyes-Style Buttermilk Biscuits

December 19, 2024 - 9:26pm

P smith

Description

Recreate the iconic Popeyes biscuits at home with this straightforward recipe, yielding soft, flaky, and buttery biscuits perfect for any meal.

Yield	Servings
Source	https://dinnerthendessert.com/popeyes-biscuits-copycat/
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2 c

all-purpose flour

1 T

granulated sugar

1 t

baking soda

1 t

cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

cold buttermilk

cold whole milk

2 T

Melted butter ((for brushing))

Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Incorporate Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
Add Liquids: Pour in the cold buttermilk and whole milk. Stir gently with a spatula until the dough just comes together; it will be slightly sticky. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender biscuits.
Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough to a ½-inch thickness.
Cut Biscuits: Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, press straight down into the dough without twisting to ensure proper rising. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and cut additional biscuits.
Bake: Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
Finish: Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Serve warm.

Keep Ingredients Cold: Ensure that the butter, buttermilk, and milk are cold to create steam during baking, resulting in flaky layers.
Avoid Overmixing: Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined to prevent tough biscuits.
Proper Cutting Technique: Press the biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to allow the biscuits to rise properly.
Storage: Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to refresh their texture.