Description
Flaky and buttery, these Salted Honey Butter Buttermilk Biscuits are rich in flavor with a perfect balance of sweet and salty — perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a savory snack!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in chilled diced butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and honey; fold in just until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out on a floured surface, fold a few times, and cut into circles with a biscuit cutter.
- Arrange biscuits on prepared sheet, brush tops with melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops are golden brown.
Notes
- For fluffier biscuits, handle the dough as little as possible.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a different twist.
- Pair with creamy gravies, crispy chicken, or simply slather with additional butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: buttermilk biscuits, salted honey, buttery, rich, soft, Southern food