Description
These Salted Honey Butter Buttermilk Biscuits are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a touch of sea salt for that perfect balance. Enjoy these tender, flaky biscuits warm from the oven for a comforting breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons honey
For Topping:
- flaky sea salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add Butter: Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Stir in the cold buttermilk and honey until just combined.
- Shape and Cut: Turn out the dough, pat, fold, and cut into biscuits.
- Bake: Place biscuits on the baking sheet, brush with buttermilk, and bake for 13–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Brush the warm biscuits with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
- For flakier layers, chill the dough between folds.
- Try adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a savory variation.
- These biscuits freeze well before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
