Description
These Salted Honey Butter Buttermilk Biscuits are tender, flaky, and bursting with a perfect balance of sweet honey and flaky sea salt. Made with cold butter and tangy buttermilk, these homemade biscuits bake to a golden brown perfection and are finished with a luscious honey butter glaze for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold unsalted butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This creates the flaky texture in the biscuits.
- Add Buttermilk: Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which would toughen the biscuits.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times until it just comes together to maintain tenderness.
- Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough out to about 1-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds. Place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes until they are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Prepare Honey Butter: While the biscuits are warm, mix the melted butter with honey.
- Glaze and Finish: Brush the warm biscuits generously with the honey butter mixture and sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty finish.
- Serve: Serve the biscuits immediately for the best flaky and flavorful experience.
Notes
- Use cold butter and buttermilk to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix or over-knead the dough to keep biscuits tender.
- Cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter without twisting to help them rise evenly.
- Brush with honey butter immediately after baking for the best flavor absorption.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and buttermilk with vegan alternatives.
