Buttermilk Biscuit

What is it?

Flaky layers and a tender, crumbly centre give this American-style bread roll its shape. Made with buttermilk and plenty of butter, it comes baked rather than fried, then served as a Popeyes side alongside chicken, gravy, or jam. Unlike a British biscuit, it’s a savoury soft roll with a pale, layered crumb and a lightly browned top. Within Popeyes’ lineup, it sits closer to the meal sides than the fried mains, and it’s the bread item that usually turns up next to the chicken rather than inside it.