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    01/21/2021

    Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuits (Easy Copycat Recipe)

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    These copycat Popeyes Biscuits made with buttermilk are flaky, buttery, crispy and oh-so-satisfying! They’re a homemade take on a fast-food favorite. Though Popeyes is best known for their delicious fried chicken, biscuits are one of their most popular side dishes – and for good reason.

    These copycat Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky, buttery, crispy and oh-so-satisfying! They’re a homemade take on a fast-food favorite. Though Popeyes is best known for their delicious fried chicken, biscuits are one of their most popular side dishes - and for good reason.

    Popeyes biscuits represent the best of homestyle Southern cooking with the convenience of fast food. Making them at home gives you the opportunity to ensure they’re just how you like them.

    What’s better than soft, flaky biscuits, warm and fresh from the oven? With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these tasty treats in about 30 minutes. Let’s get started!

    Table of Contents Show
    What are Popeyes Biscuits?
    Ingredients and Substitutes
    How to Make Copycat Popeyes’ Biscuits Recipe (Step-By-Step Instructions with Photos)
    Tips for Making the Best Popeye’s Biscuits
    How to Store These Homemade Milk Biscuits?
    Can I Freeze Popeye’s Biscuits?
    Are Popeye’s Biscuits Fried?
    Are Popeyes Biscuits Vegan?
    How Many Calories Does a Popeyes’ Biscuit Have?
    How to Serve Popeyes Biscuits?
    More Recipes To Try
    Best Popeyes Biscuits Recipe

    What are Popeyes Biscuits?

    The Popeyes franchise was launched in Louisiana in the early 1970’s, initially to compete with fried chicken giant, KFC. It wasn’t until the early 80’s that they introduced biscuits as a menu item and it was an immediate hit – think hundreds of millions of biscuits sold per year. These delicious buttermilk biscuits are a Southern classic, made with simple ingredients. Enjoyed by folks of all ages, biscuits are great as a side with fried chicken or even with jam for a sweet treat.

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Popeyes Biscuits ingredients on the counter.
    • Flour: Use all-purpose flour if you want your biscuits to taste exactly like the ones from Popeyes.
    • Baking Powder: It helps to make your biscuits extra fluffy.
    • Baking Soda: It also helps to create the best texture.
    • Sugar: You can use regular granulated sugar and it’ll make your biscuits extra moist.
    • Salt: Use regular table salt or kosher salt for this recipe.
    • Unsalted Butter: Make sure your butter is cold.
    • Buttermilk: Make sure the buttermilk is cold before adding it to the mixture.

    How to Make Copycat Popeyes’ Biscuits Recipe (Step-By-Step Instructions with Photos)

    Popeyes Biscuits recipe: step 1 and 2 photos.

    1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

    2. Add the COLD CUBED butter into the mixture.

    Popeyes Biscuits recipe: step 3 and 4 photos.

    3. Then use a pastry cutter or potato masher to cut the butter into the mixture until no large chunks of butter remain.  

    4. Pour the COLD buttermilk into the mixture and fold everything together with a spatula. Mix until the dough begins to come together.

    Popeyes Biscuits recipe: step 5 and 6 photos.

    5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently, and pat it into a rectangle.

    6. Fold it in thirds.

    Popeyes Biscuits recipe 7 and 8 photos.

    7. Turn the dough, and flatten it into a larger rectangular. Repeat this process 2 more times. Pat down the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.

    8. Cut out the dough into small round circles with a 2.5-inch cookie cutter. Continue to gather any scrap pieces of dough, patting it down and cutting it until you have 12-14 biscuits.

    Popeyes Biscuits recipe: step 9 and 10 photos.

    9. Place the cut dough on the baking sheet slightly touching each other. Brush the top of each piece with a bit of buttermilk.

    10. Bake at 450°F for about 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired. Serve and enjoy!

    Freshly baked popeyes biscuits served with jam.

    Tips for Making the Best Popeye’s Biscuits

    If you’re new to cooking or baking, you may be intimidated by recipes involving kneading dough from scratch. Don’t worry though – following a few simple tips can ensure that you’ll have delicious biscuits without the hassle.

    • Our biggest tip is to make sure you’re using cold butter. Cold butter helps to make the biscuits fluffy, flaky and soft. You won’t get the same texture with warm or melted butter.
    • Be sure to use cold buttermilk as well. We recommend preparing your dry ingredients first, and take the butter and buttermilk out of the refrigerator right before mixing.
    • Don’t over-mix the dough, otherwise it won’t rise properly.
    • For the super flaky biscuits, the trick is to fold the dough into thirds and pat it down. Repeat this 2 times. 
    • Arrange the biscuits on the baking sheet slightly touching each other. This is to help them rise up nice and tall.
    • Brushing the tops of the dough with a bit of buttermilk will help achieve a crispier top crust.

    How to Store These Homemade Milk Biscuits?

    Cover the homemade biscuits with foil to prevent them from drying out. You can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them for a longer time, store them in the fridge for up to a week. Then, you can microwave or pop them into the oven to reheat when you’re ready to eat.

    Closeup of Popeyes buttermilk biscuits showing the flaky texture.

    Can I Freeze Popeye’s Biscuits?

    Absolutely! These biscuits store very well in the freezer and can be frozen for up to 6 weeks. Before freezing, make sure they’re wrapped tightly in cling wrap, foil or freezer bags. If you want, you can also freeze the dough to make biscuits from scratch at a later date.

    Are Popeye’s Biscuits Fried?

    No. These golden brown biscuits are BAKED to perfection in the oven. That’s what gives them their flaky exterior and soft, pillowy interior.

    Are Popeyes Biscuits Vegan?

    Our recipe calls for butter and buttermilk and you can definitely use plant-based options if that’s your preference! For vegans, we recommend making buttermilk by adding a tablespoon of distilled vinegar or lemon juice to oat milk or soy milk. Substitute butter for your favorite plant-based margarine and you’ll have tasty vegan Popeyes biscuits!

    How Many Calories Does a Popeyes’ Biscuit Have?

    There are 240 calories in each Popeyes biscuit. If you follow our recipe, you’ll get 138 calories per biscuit.

    How to Serve Popeyes Biscuits?

    I like to pair these popeyes biscuits with chicken and gravy. You can also eat them with Eggs Benedict, Corn Pudding, jam, or peanut butter.

    More Recipes To Try

    • Strawberry Bisquick Shortcake
    • Mochi Cookies
    • Chocolate Oreo Balls
    • Opera Cake

    If you tried this recipe, let me know how your Popeyes Biscuits turn out in the comments below!

    These copycat Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky, buttery, crispy and oh-so-satisfying! They’re a homemade take on a fast-food favorite. Though Popeyes is best known for their delicious fried chicken, biscuits are one of their most popular side dishes - and for good reason.

    Best Popeyes Biscuits Recipe

    These copycat Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky, buttery, crispy and oh-so-satisfying! They’re a homemade take on a fast-food favorite. Though Popeyes is best known for their delicious fried chicken, biscuits are one of their most popular side dishes – and for good reason.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 biscuits
    Author: Benilyn
    Calories: 138kcal

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
    • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
    • optional melted butter for the tops of the biscuits

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
    • Add the COLD cubed butter into the mixture. Then use a pastry cutter or potato masher to cut the butter into the dry ingredients mixture until no large chunks of butter remain.
    • Pour the COLD buttermilk into the mixture and fold everything together with a spatula. Mix until the dough begins to come together. The dough will be crumbly with some wet spots.
    • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gather the dough into a ball and knead gently. Pat it into a rectangle and fold it in thirds.
    • Turn the dough, and flatten it into a larger rectangular. Repeat this process 2 more times.
    • Pat down the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut out the dough using a floured biscuit cutter (2.5-inch). Continue to gather any scrap pieces of dough, patting it down to 1/2-inch thickness, and cutting it until you have 12-14 biscuits.
    • Place the cut dough on the baking sheet slightly touching each other. Brush the top of each piece with a bit of buttermilk.
    • Bake for about 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter if desired. Allow the cooked biscuits to cool for a few minutes, serve, and enjoy!

    Equipment

    Baking Sheet
    Mixing Bowl
    2.5-inch Cookie Cutter
    Pastry Cutter

    Notes

    • Make sure to use cold butter and buttermilk. It’s best to prepare the dry ingredients first, and take the butter and buttermilk out of the refrigerator right before mixing.
    • Don’t over-mix the dough, otherwise, it won’t rise properly.
    • For the super flaky biscuits, the trick is to fold the dough into thirds and pat it down. Repeat this process 2 more times.
    • Simply cut the dough straight down and pull the cutter right back out. Avoid twisting the cutter as this can seal off the edges, prevent the biscuits from rising as high.
    • Arrange the biscuits on the baking sheet slightly touching each other. This is to help them rise up nice and tall.
    • Brushing the tops of the dough with a bit of buttermilk will help achieve a crispier top crust.
    • How to get crispy edges? Baking the biscuits in a cast-iron skillet will produce a crispy exterior.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Benilyn
    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Popeyes biscuits, Popeyes biscuits recipe
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    These copycat Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky, buttery, crispy and oh-so-satisfying! They’re a homemade take on a fast-food favorite. Though Popeyes is best known for their delicious fried chicken, biscuits are one of their most popular side dishes - and for good reason.

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