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Honey Biscuits

Homemade Honey Biscuits are the perfect combination of salty and sweet, making them a must for your breakfast table!
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Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

Biscuits

  • 2 cups all purpose flour plus a little extra for rolling
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter frozen
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup milk

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • 1 hour before making, place the butter and the bowl in the freezer to chill. This is a must or the biscuits might not rise.
  • Preheat the oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Grate the frozen salted butter on a box cutter to make strands and return to the freezer until ready to use.
  • In the chilled bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the frozen butter to the dry ingredients and fold to combine.
  • Pour in the milk and the honey and stir with a spatula until the dough forms a shaggy consistency.
  • Turn the dough out on a floured surface and press it together to form a large circle 1 inch high. This is a light knead to get the dough to stick together. Be sure not to work it too much or the butter will get warm.
  • Cut the biscuits with a biscuit cutter (roughly 1.5 inches) by pressing down but do not turn. Continue cutting more biscuits. If the dough is just scraps, reform the circle and continue cutting.
  • Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen.
  • While the biscuits are baking, combine the melted butter and honey.
  • When the biscuits are done, remove from the oven and brush with the honey butter.
  • Let cool slightly and enjoy with butter or jelly!

Notes

  • If all you have is unsalted butter, be sure to add a pinch to the butter glaze.
  • I haven't tried this recipe with a biscuit mix like Bisquick. You won't need it as you only need these 6 ingredients.
  • Keep the butter frozen until ready to use. If it softens or comes to room temperature the biscuits won't rise.
  • Use a pastry cutter or fork when making the dough. Using your hands will heat up the dough too much.
  • Regular milk (I like whole milk for the richness) is best. Don't use evaporated milk or half and half.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture to avoid lumps.
  • Don't knead the dough too much. You want the flaky layers to be able to separate when rising.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g