Classic Buttermilk Biscuits Honey Butter (Print Version)

Fluffy buttermilk biscuits served warm with smooth, sweet honey butter. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, very cold, cubed
07 - ¾ cup cold buttermilk, plus more for brushing

→ For the Honey Butter

08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt.
03 - Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Utilize a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the consistency resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
04 - Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently combine with a fork until the dough just begins to cohere. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a rectangle approximately ¾-inch thick. Fold the dough in half, then pat it out again. Repeat this folding and patting process two additional times to enhance flakiness.
06 - Using a 2½-inch round cutter, cut out the biscuits, pressing directly down without twisting. Re-gather any dough scraps and cut additional biscuits as necessary.
07 - Place the cut biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Arrange them closely together for softer sides or spaced apart for crispier edges. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with additional buttermilk.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits achieve a golden brown hue. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
09 - While the biscuits are baking, combine the softened unsalted butter, honey, and a pinch of sea salt in a small bowl. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
10 - Present the warm biscuits with generous portions of the homemade honey butter.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients you likely already have
  • Creates impressively flaky layers with minimal effort
  • Versatile enough for breakfast, brunch, or dinner sides
02 -
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh from the oven
  • The folding technique is essential for creating those distinct flaky layers
  • Using a metal biscuit cutter provides cleaner edges than a glass
  • Cold ingredients are absolutely critical for success
03 -
  • Handle the dough minimally after adding liquid to prevent tough biscuits
  • Place cut biscuits close together on the baking sheet if you prefer softer sides
  • For the tallest rise, cut straight down with your biscuit cutter without twisting
  • Refrigerate the cut biscuits for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is particularly warm

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