Honey Butter Biscuits

Nothing says grandma’s house quite like the smell of biscuits baking in the oven, especially when they’re brushed with warm, melty honey butter.

These honey butter biscuits are soft and tender on the inside, with golden tops that glisten just enough to make your heart flutter. Whether you’re serving them with a big Sunday breakfast or sneaking one for a midnight snack, they always hit the spot.

Why You’ll Love These Honey Butter Biscuits:

• Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes.
• One Bowl Recipe: No fancy mixer required.
• Perfect Balance: Buttery with just the right touch of sweetness.
• Freezer Friendly: Bake now, save some for later (if they last that long).

Ingredients You’ll Need:

(Printable recipe card at the bottom!)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)

• 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)

• 2 tablespoons honey

Honey Butter Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Mix dry ingredients.
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter.
   Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until you get pea-sized crumbs. *(I personally prefer the pastry cutter because I don’t like to touch the dough- makes fluffier biscuits this way)
4. Add buttermilk.
   Stir gently until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix! *(I mix in with my pastry cutter here too)
5. Fold and pat.
   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle. Fold it over a few times to create flaky layers.
6. Cut into biscuits.
   Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass. Place them close together on your baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden and the biscuits are puffed up and irresistible.
8. Make the honey butter glaze.
   Melt butter and stir in honey. Brush over warm biscuits right out of the oven. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if you want to level it up.

Tips for Biscuits like Grandma’s:

• Use cold butter: this is key to flaky layers.
• Knead the dough as little as possible to have fluffier biscuits. (I use my pastry cutter)
• Don’t twist the biscuit cutter: it can seal the edges and prevent rising.
• Want extra golden tops? Brush with a little buttermilk before baking.

What to Serve With Honey Butter Biscuits:

• Fried chicken
• Scrambled eggs + fruit
• A cozy soup or stew
• Or just straight from the pan with a drizzle of extra honey (you do you boo)

Pair these biscuits with a soft playlist, a cup of Earl Grey tea, and a candle that smells like the inside of a bakery. Maybe even a handwritten note to go with your biscuit basket?

Honey Butter Biscuits

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
   
2. Mix dry ingredients.
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
   
3. Cut in the cold butter.
   Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until you get pea-sized crumbs.
   
4. Add buttermilk.
   Stir gently until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix!
   
5. Fold and pat.
   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle. Fold it over a few times to create flaky layers.
   
6. Cut into biscuits.
   Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass. Place them close together on your baking sheet.
   
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes. until tops are golden and biscuits are puffed up
8. Make the honey butter glaze.
   Melt butter and stir in honey. Brush over warm biscuits right out of the oven. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt if you want to level it up.