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A stack of three golden brown, flaky Honey Buttermilk Biscuits showing distinct layers.

Flaky Honey Buttermilk Biscuits

  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for making light and flaky biscuits sweetened with honey and made with buttermilk.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and honey.
  5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be sticky.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently fold the dough over itself 3 or 4 times to create layers.
  7. Pat or roll the dough to about 3/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a biscuit cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out the biscuits. Press straight down without twisting the cutter.
  9. Place the cut biscuits close together on the prepared baking sheet for softer sides, or slightly apart for crispier sides.
  10. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the melted butter.
  11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  12. Remove from the oven and brush again lightly with any remaining melted butter, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep your butter and buttermilk very cold for the flakiest results.
  • Do not twist the biscuit cutter; this seals the edges and prevents the biscuits from rising properly.
  • For extra height, you can stack the cut biscuits on top of each other before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 29
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 30

Keywords: flaky biscuits, honey biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, homemade biscuits, quick bread

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