Popeye's Biscuit Twin

12 biscuits servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 30 m Total: 40 m Beginner
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Popeye's Biscuit Twin
This easy quick recipe has a mouth watering taste very similar to the famous Popeye’s (fried chicken chain) biscuits. These buttery drop biscuits use Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, sour cream, and cold Sprite for that signature fluffy texture—ready in under an hour and perfect for a Southern-style meal.

Ingredients

12 biscuits servings
  • 4 cups Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
  • 1 cup lite sour cream
  • 1 cup cold Sprite
  • 1/4 cup butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Melt butter in a bowl. Mix the biscuit mix, sour cream, and cold Sprite together and form biscuits. Mixture will be sticky. Do not overwork; this is a drop biscuit.
  3. Coat the biscuit on both sides with some melted butter and place on cookie sheet.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top. Serve warm.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why are my biscuits tough instead of fluffy?

A: Don't overwork the dough! Drop biscuits should be mixed just until ingredients are combined. The sticky texture is correct—overworking develops gluten which makes them tough.

Q: Can I make these without Pioneer Biscuit Mix?

A: Pioneer mix gives the closest result to Popeye's biscuits. If substituting another brand, choose a buttermilk biscuit mix for best results, though the texture may vary slightly.

Tips and Techniques

Keep the Sprite cold until you’re ready to mix—the carbonation helps create a lighter, fluffier biscuit. Don’t skip the butter coating step; it’s essential for that golden, buttery crust that makes these taste like the restaurant version.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • lite sour cream: regular full-fat sour cream
  • Sprite: 7-Up or any lemon-lime soda
  • Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuit Mix: Bisquick or other buttermilk biscuit mix

Equipment Needed

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • measuring cups