SUPER EASY Copycat Popeyes Biscuit Recipe (Made In 30 Minutes)

These copycat Popeyes biscuits are perfectly crisp and golden brown on the outside yet soft and fluffy on the inside. And, yes, they are as delicious as they sound. In fact, these buttermilk biscuits might even be better than the ones they serve at the store. Not to mention, they're so, so easy to make. Just 30 minutes is all this Popeyes buttermilk biscuits recipe will take ya.

The Best Popeyes Biscuit Recipe

Popeye's knows what it's doing when it comes to buttermilk biscuits. I know they're famous for their fried chicken, but I've got to say the biscuits from Popeyes are even better - seriously, they're my favorite thing to order off the menu.

So, that's exactly why I decided to come up with a copycat recipe for their biscuits. Well, that and the fact that I've been craving them basically every day, and we only have one Popeye's in Buffalo. Having to go to that 1 location to get my "fix" just wasn't cutting it anymore.

Anyway, I'm happy to say that these biscuits have the same buttery, tangy, slightly sweet, and salty flavor of Popeyes buttermilk biscuits. And they also have that fluffy texture inside with that crisp outer shell too.

Gah, they're just so darn tasty!

Plus, in addition to tasting great, these copycat Popeye's biscuits also happen to be a breeze to make. Even if this is your first time making biscuits from scratch, I guarantee you'll have no trouble making this recipe. In fact, all you need to do is follow a few simple steps, and you'll have them ready in just 30 minutes! 

Also, since most of the hard work for making these biscuits is done in the oven, you'll have plenty of time to whip up the main course - like this southern style meatloaf or these pigs feet. For what it's worth, I love serving these copycat Popeyes biscuits with these Popeyes red beans and rice for the ultimate Popeye's meal at home.

Ingredients

One of the best things about making this Popeys biscuit recipe is that you only need a few staple baking ingredients to make 'em. In fact, I bet you have all of them in your kitchen already!

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour
• ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup unsalted cold butter, chopped
• ¼ cup cold buttermilk
• 3 tbsp cold milk
• 1 ½ tbsp melted butter for brushing

Pretty simple stuff, eh?!

Now, I like brushing the biscuits with melted butter right when they come out of the oven, but you can also spread some of this Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter on them for a different delicious flavor.

How To Make Popeyes Biscuits

Now it's time for the fun part, it's time to make some homemade Popeyes biscuits!

As I said before, making this recipe is effortless. You basically combine the dry ingredients with cold butter, then add the liquid ingredients, and mix until you have a biscuit dough. Then, after that, all you have to do is form your biscuits from the dough, and the oven practically takes care of the rest after that. 

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get baking!

Step 1: Make The Dough

First things first, you'll want to preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, you'll want to grease a baking sheet with butter - or line it with parchment paper - and set it aside.

Now, you can add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and whisk them together. Then, after you've done that, you can add the cold butter to the bowl and work it into the dough - make sure to do this with clean hands. Alternatively, you can combine the cold butter with the flour in a food processor and pulse until you have a grainy-looking dough.

Anyway, once the butter has been fully combined with the flour mixture, you can add the buttermilk and milk to the bowl and stir until a biscuit dough forms.

Step 2: Roll The Biscuits

Now that you have a fully formed biscuit dough, you can roll the dough out to about ½ inch in thickness. Then, you can cut out about 12 biscuits using a cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or a water glass.

Once the biscuits are good to go, you can transfer them onto your lightly greased baking sheet.

Step 3: Bake The Biscuits 

At this point, the biscuits are ready for the oven, so you can bake 'em for about 20-22 minutes. You'll know the biscuits are done when they are crisp and golden brown on the outside.

Then, once baked, you can take the biscuits out of the oven, brush them with some melted butter, and serve 'em warm.

Enjoy!

How To Store Popeyes Biscuits

This copycat recipe for Popeyes buttermilk biscuits makes about 12 biscuits, so it's a great recipe to make for a big family dinner. Even if everyone has a few biscuits with dinner, you'll probably have a few leftovers.

Speaking of having a few left over, these biscuits store incredibly well. So to store 'em, just transfer them to an airtight container - or sealable bag - and they'll last for up to 2 days at room temp or up to a week in the fridge.

Also, just so you know, if you want to keep the biscuits for even longer, you can freeze them in a freezer-safe bag with the extra air squeezed, and they'll stay good for up to 2-3 months.

How To Reheat Popeyes Biscuits

Now, if you're eating one of these biscuits at room temperature, there's no need to warm 'em up since they're tasty as is. But, if you want to heat up a refrigerated or frozen biscuit, just put it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Then, top the warmed biscuit with some butter and enjoy it!

FAQs About This Popeyes Biscuit Recipe

What biscuits does Popeyes have?

Popeye's has traditional Southern buttermilk biscuits that are dense and flakey. The biscuits have a salty buttery flavor. You can get the biscuits from Popeye's a la carte with any meal you're ordering. 

What do Popeyes biscuits taste like?

Popeye's biscuits have a really classic biscuit flavor. They're a little salty, a little buttery, and a little sweet, and they have a subtle buttermilk flavor to them as well. They really do taste delicious on their own, but as I mentioned, I like to brush some melted butter on top of 'em.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make Popeyes biscuits at home that taste just as good as the real deal!

I know I'm biased, but I really think this is the best copycat Popeyes biscuits recipe you'll ever make. Not only is it effortless to whip up, but the biscuits are crazy delicious. From the soft, fluffy texture to the perfect balance of flavors, they're so good! 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these Popeye's biscuits as much as I/we do.

As always, if you try this recipe, leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

More Copycat Recipes

If you liked these copycat Popeyes biscuits and are looking for even more easy copycat recipes, we have a bunch on the blog that you can make next!  

Check all of these out:

• Chipotle chicken
• Wendy's chili
• Chick Fil A mac and cheese
• Panera broccoli cheese soup
• Zaxby's chicken fingers

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