Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the chilled buttermilk and honey, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved.
  5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork until the dough comes together - be careful not to overmix.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
  7. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits, gently pressing down without twisting. Place them close together on the prepared baking sheet to help them rise.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter for a golden finish.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and lightly golden on top.
  10. Remove from the oven and serve warm, with additional melted butter or your favorite jam.

💡 Chef's Notes

Stack the biscuits in a rustic basket lined with a clean kitchen cloth, and serve with small jars of butter and fruit preserves for a charming breakfast or brunch display.

Recipe by Elodie Whittaker - Recipe Developer