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

    by Brendan Cunningham 4 Comments

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    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.

    A white dish atop a white serving tray with a pile of Popeye's biscuits in the dish.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
      • Ingredients
      • How To Make Popeyes Biscuits
        • Step 1: Make The Dough
        • Step 2: Roll The Biscuits
        • Step 3: Bake The Biscuits 
      • How To Store Popeyes Biscuits
        • How To Reheat Popeyes Biscuits
      • FAQs About This Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
        • What biscuits does Popeyes have?
        • What do Popeyes biscuits taste like?
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Copycat Recipes
    • SUPER EASY Copycat Popeye's Biscuit Recipe (Made In 30 Minutes)
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    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.

    A white dish atop a white serving tray with a pile of Popeye's biscuits in the dish.

    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.

    An assortment of ingredients including bowls of flour, buttermilk, milk, butter, and baking powder.

    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!

    A clear bowl with flour and butter cubes in it.

    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.

    A clear bowl with a flour mixture and buttermilk in it.

    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.

    A clear bowl with a ball of biscuit dough in it.

    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!

    Circles of unbaked biscuit dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    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.

    Baked biscuits on a baking sheet with a bowl of melted butter and a grill brush balanced on one of the biscuits.

    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!

    A white dish atop a white serving tray with a pile of Popeye's biscuits in the dish. There's a bite taken out of one of the biscuits on top of the pile.

    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.

    A white dish atop a white serving tray with a pile of Popeye's biscuits in the dish.

    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!

    Overhead view of a pile of biscuits in a white serving dish. A bite has been taken out of one of the biscuits.

    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

    Oh, and as always, make sure to check us out on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram! We post new recipes on them every day.

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    SUPER EASY Copycat Popeye's Biscuit Recipe (Made In 30 Minutes)

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    5 from 4 reviews

    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.

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Popeyes

    Ingredients

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    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

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    3. Add cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients with clean hands or just process it all in a food processor.
    4. Add buttermilk and milk and stir until the dough comes together. 
    5. Roll the dough to ½-inch thick and cut out the biscuits using a cookie cutter or a glass. 
    6. Place the biscuits onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 
    7. Bake the biscuits for 20-22 minutes.
    8. While warm, brush the biscuits with melted butter.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 80
    • Fat: 4
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Protein: 1

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    Comments

    1. Nancy Klein

      March 13, 2023 at 10:00 am

      The biscuits were actually great. I will make them again for sure.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Brent

      March 13, 2023 at 10:41 pm

      As good as pops.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Tim

      March 14, 2023 at 5:58 pm

      Very good biscuits.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Ted Neeson

      March 20, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      I ate mine with some chicken and it was a better meal that I would usually get at popeyes.

      ★★★★★

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