Hardee’s Biscuit Recipe
The Hardee’s Biscuit Recipe is famous for its soft, fluffy and buttery layers. These biscuits taste just like the ones served at Hardee’s restaurants—warm, tender and full of rich, homemade flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp cold butter cubed
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- 1 –2 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Heat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Cut in the Butter
- Add cold butter cubes.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly.
- Small butter pieces help create flaky layers.
Add Buttermilk
- Pour in cold buttermilk.
- Stir gently until the dough comes together.
- Do not overmix.
Shape the Dough
- Place dough on a floured surface.
- Gently pat or roll to 1-inch thickness.
- Fold the dough once for extra layers.
Cut the Biscuits
- Use a round cutter or glass.
- Press straight down without twisting.
- Place biscuits on the baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush hot biscuits with melted butter.
Notes
- Use very cold butter for fluffy layers.
- Do not twist the biscuit cutter.
- Brush the tops with melted butter for restaurant-style flavor.
- Use buttermilk for perfect rise and texture.
- Handle the dough gently to keep biscuits soft.