Buttermilk Biscuits Topped With Honey Butter

These classic, fluffy buttermilk biscuits are made extra special with the addition of cold grated butter and a sweet honey butter glaze brushed on after baking.

Buttermilk Biscuits Topped With Honey Butter

Ingredients:

How To Make Buttermilk Biscuits Topped With Honey Butter:

Step 1: Mixing the Flour and Butter: In a large bowl, blend the 2 cups self-rising flour (and 1/2 tsp salt, if using) and the 3/4 stick of grated frozen butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.

Step 2: Incorporating Buttermilk: Add the 1 cup cold buttermilk to the flour-butter mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to combine until a cohesive, shaggy dough forms.

Step 3: Folding and Cutting: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured, clean counter. Knead the dough just enough to bring it together, then fold it over on itself at least 5 times (this creates flaky layers). Cut out biscuits using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter (do not twist the cutter).

Step 4: Baking: Place the cut biscuits in a greased baking pan, ensuring the sides are lightly touching (this helps them rise straight). Bake at 375F (190C) for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Step 5: Finishing Touch (Honey Butter): While the biscuits are hot, whisk together the 2 tbsp melted butter and 1 tbsp honey. Brush the irresistible honey butter mix generously on top of the biscuits immediately after removing them from the oven.