Have you ever wondered how to make the famous Popeyes Biscuit Recipe at home? If you’ve enjoyed Popeye’s biscuits before, you know just how irresistibly flaky and buttery they are. Now, you don’t have to wait in line—because you can easily recreate these mouthwatering biscuits right in your kitchen.
In this recipe, I’ll guide you step-by-step to make crunchy, flavorful biscuits that taste just like the ones from Popeyes. Perfect as a snack or a relaxing treat outdoors, these biscuits are sure to become your new favorite.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with the authentic Popeyes Biscuit Recipe, it’s easier than you think!
Make your own Popeyes Biscuits
This is the first Popeyes recipe I’m sharing here, and I’m sure you’ll love it. I decided to make this because many friends requested it via email, so now I’m excited to share the Popeyes Biscuit Recipe with all of you.
You don’t need to be an expert to make these biscuits—just follow the steps carefully and prepare the ingredients as outlined in the recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
This biscuit recipe is suitable for children and those of you who like to eat tasty biscuits. With just simple ingredients, you can make it in your favorite kitchen. Kai has provided easy steps to follow.
One of the reasons I love this recipe is its versatility. You can adjust the taste according to your taste. Will you make it sweet, salty, and other according to taste? So, I say this recipe is a very versatile one.
Usually, we make these biscuits for our kids, but we use their favorite syrup, maple syrup. Meanwhile, for fruit, I use blueberries and strawberries, and this is very enjoyable.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
Kitchen Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Mixing bowls
- Biscuit cutter (or something round)
- Rolling pins
- A fork or pastry cutter
- Parchment paper
How to Make This Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
Please see the steps for making these biscuits. I assure you, it is effortless and fast!
Step 1:
Start by preheating the oven to 450°F or 232°C. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the sugar, baking powder, flour, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2:
Take the cooled butter pieces and mix them into the flour using a fork. Next, add the buttermilk to the flour and stir until combined.
Step 3:
Place a little flour on the counter, knead the dough gently several times, then fold the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
Step 4:
You can cut your biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a round glass. Place them in the tin close together but not touching. Place the biscuits in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are browned.
What pairs well with this Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
Popeye’s Biscuit Recipe can be combined or paired with many dishes. For example, fried chicken is one food that is suitable to pair with Popeyes Biscuits, and you can pair it with Zaxby’s Tongue Torch Sauce
You can enjoy these biscuits with sauces like blueberry or blackberry for a delicious dessert. For drinks, they pair wonderfully with a cup of hot tea, rich hot chocolate, or warm coffee.
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Pro-Tips
- If you want the biscuits to be very flaky, then use very cold butter, freeze the butter, and grate it into the flour.
- You can adjust the taste of this biscuit recipe to be sweet or not. Feel free to add some jalapenos, cheese, sugar, cinnamon, or hot crackers. Feel free to experiment with as many ingredients as you like.
- If you are short of buttermilk, then you can mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 3/4 cup of milk.
FAQs for Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
Q: What if I don’t have a biscuit cutter?
You can use a wine glass or a round cup, and shape it round with the glass.
Q: Why are my Popeyes biscuits hard?
It’s possible that you mixed the dough too much using flour, or because you stirred it too long. Stir gently and stop when everything is smooth.
Q: How do I know when the biscuits are done?
You can know the biscuits are ready when the color is brownish, the size has expanded (enlarged)
Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Of course, you can make the dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before you start baking
Q: Can I use salted butter in the Popeyes Biscuit Recipe?
Yes, you can use salted butter, but make sure to use less salt.
Conclusion: Popeyes Biscuit Recipe
That’s the recipe, an easy and fast recipe that gives you delicious food to enjoy.
With this recipe tutorial, we hope you can try it and be successful in making these crunchy and delicious Popeyes Biscuits.

Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
Kitchen Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Mixing bowls
- Biscuit cutter (or something round)
- Rolling pins
- A fork or pastry cutter
- Parchment paper
Instructions
Please see the steps for making these biscuits. I assure you it is very easy and fast!
- Start by preheating the oven to 450 F or 232°C. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Now mix the sugar, baking powder, flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Take the cooled butter pieces, mix them into the flour using a fork. Next, add the buttermilk to the flour and stir until combined.
- Place a little flour on the counter, knead the dough gently several times, then fold the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- You can cut your biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a round glass. Place them in the tin close together but not touching. Place the biscuits in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are browned.