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How to Make Kentucky Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, flaky biscuit straight from the oven, and Kentucky biscuits are no exception. This Southern favorite is a staple at breakfast tables and a beloved side dish for meals throughout the day. Whether you're serving them with gravy, butter, or jam, these biscuits are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

What sets Kentucky biscuits apart from other types of biscuits is their light and airy texture, as well as their slightly sweet flavor. They are the p...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 biscuits

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in the buttermilk. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 2 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet, roll into a 6x6 inch square, and cut into 12 even sections. Do not separate.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center of the square comes out clean. Separate into biscuits, and serve hot.

    • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg

    Categories

    Breakfast recipes
    Bread recipes
    Southern recipes
    American recipes
    Biscuit recipes