Honey Buttermilk Biscuits
These homemade buttermilk biscuits are golden, flaky, and irresistibly tender, with a rich, buttery flavor in every bite. With a smidge of added honey they strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making them an unforgettable treat for any meal.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 tbsp butter frozen
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture and then use a fork to incorporate it until mixture resembles coarse meal. Chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Stir honey into buttermilk until well blended.
- Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir just until moist. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form gently into a ball. Roll or pat the dough into a rectangle ½ inch thick.
- Fold the dough into thirds. Gently roll dough into a rectangle, ½ inch thick. Fold dough into thirds one more time. Roll to a 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut dough with a biscuit or cookie cutter to form 10-12 biscuits. Place them 1 inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and cool on wire racks.
- Store biscuits at room temperature for 1-2 days, or for best results, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze leftover biscuits in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Notes
Buttermilk: If you don’t have some on hand, make your own Buttermilk Substitute by mixing milk and lemon juice or vinegar.