K F C Original Biscuits (Copycat)

By zircon50

My recipe for KFC's original biscuits, before the recipe changed.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F.

2. COMBINE 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in a large mixing bowl; CUT in 1/4 cup shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. STIR in 1 cup buttermilk just until a soft dough forms.

4. TURN onto a lightly floured board and knead gently 10 to 12 times or until no longer sticky, re-flouring board as necessary while kneading.

5. DIVIDE dough in half; GENTLY pat or roll each half into an 8-inch circle 1/2-inch thick.

6. CUT out biscuits – pressing straight down – with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.

7. REFORM scraps, working it as little as possible and continue cutting.

8. PLACE cut biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet with edges barely touching; BRUSH tops of the biscuits with a little milk.

9. BAKE for 15 to 18 minutes. 10 SERVE hot with butter and enjoy.