What is McDonald's Recipe for making their Biscuits?

McDonald's biscuit recipe is proprietary, but you can make a very close copycat version at home. Here's a recipe that mimics the buttery, flaky texture of McDonald's biscuits:

McDonald's-Style Biscuits (Copycat Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening (or butter)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
• 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted, for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in Shortening: Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the shortening into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork it.
5. Knead & Roll: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 3-4 times. Roll it out to about 3/4-inch thick.
6. Cut Biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out rounds.
7. Bake: Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Brush with Butter: Remove from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.

These biscuits are soft, flaky, and have that McDonald's-style texture. Enjoy them with sausage, bacon, or just some honey butter! 🍯🧈

Can I replace, buttermilk , with whole milk or heavy cream?

You can replace buttermilk with whole milk or heavy cream, but it will slightly alter the texture and flavor of the biscuits. Here’s what happens with each substitution:

• Whole Milk: This will work, but the biscuits may not be as tender or have the slight tanginess that buttermilk provides. To mimic buttermilk, you can add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to ¾ cup of whole milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before using.

• Heavy Cream: This will make the biscuits richer and more buttery, but they might not rise as well because heavy cream lacks the acidity of buttermilk. If you use heavy cream, you may want to add ½ teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar to help with the rise.

For the best McDonald's-style biscuits, a buttermilk substitute (milk + acid) is the best alternative! 🥛🍋