The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m Inaya, and today I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite comfort recipes Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter. Growing up in Crete, we didn’t have traditional American biscuits, but my grandmother used to make little savory breads brushed with olive oil and honey. When I moved to the U.S. years ago, I discovered the magic of biscuits golden, fluffy, and so easy to love.
The first time I baked buttermilk biscuits, my kitchen smelled like a warm hug. I couldn’t help but drizzle them with honey butter, inspired by my grandmother’s habit of sweetening everything with a touch of honey from our island hives. It felt like the perfect blend of Greece and the South soft, buttery layers with a glistening honey glaze that melts right in.
What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is. Just a few pantry staples, a little patience, and you’ll have flaky, golden biscuits that pair beautifully with everything from breakfast eggs to fried chicken. And that honey butter? Oh, it’s the kind of thing you’ll want to put on everything.
Whether you’re making these for a Sunday brunch, a cozy dinner, or just because you crave something homemade, these buttermilk biscuits with honey butter will bring warmth, joy, and a little bit of Greek sweetness to your table.
🧈 Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (plus a little extra for brushing)
For the Honey Butter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- A pinch of sea salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cold ingredients are the secret to perfect biscuits, so keep your butter and buttermilk chilled until you’re ready.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. This creates a light base for those tender biscuit layers.
3. Cut in the Butter
Add the cold butter cubes to your flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter in until it looks like coarse crumbs. The little butter bits are what make those flaky layers when baked.
4. Add the Buttermilk
Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Don’t overmix a slightly shaggy dough is perfect.
5. Shape and Cut
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it gently into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold it over once (this creates extra layers), then pat it out again. Use a round cutter or glass to cut out biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the baking sheet, touching slightly this helps them rise tall and stay soft on the sides.
6. Bake to Golden Perfection
Brush the tops with a bit of buttermilk and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
7. Make the Honey Butter
While the biscuits bake, mix the softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Whip it until smooth and creamy. The sweetness of the honey with the saltiness of butter is divine.
8. Serve Warm
Once baked, brush the biscuits with melted honey butter and serve immediately. The tops glisten beautifully, and the flavor is heavenly.
🍯 Serving Suggestions
These buttermilk biscuits with honey butter are perfect for breakfast with scrambled eggs and bacon, as a side for fried chicken, or just with a cup of hot tea. You can even split them open and fill with jam or whipped cream for a quick dessert.
If you love baking ahead, make the dough, cut the biscuits, and freeze them unbaked. When ready, pop them into the oven straight from the freezer they’ll bake up perfectly!
💡 Tips for Perfect Biscuits
- Keep everything cold even the flour if your kitchen is warm.
- Don’t twist your biscuit cutter it can seal the edges and prevent rising.
- Brush with melted butter right out of the oven for that irresistible shine.
- Want extra flaky layers? Fold the dough twice instead of once.
- For savory biscuits, add shredded cheese or herbs before baking.
🍽️ Recipe Card
| ⏱️ Time | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 25 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛒 Ingredients | Flour, butter, buttermilk, baking powder, salt, baking soda, honey | ||
| 👩🍳 Instructions | 1. Preheat oven 425°F. 2. Mix dry ingredients. 3. Cut in butter. 4. Add buttermilk. 5. Shape and cut. 6. Bake 12–15 min. 7. Mix honey butter. 8. Serve warm. | ||
| 📝 Notes | Use cold ingredients for flaky layers. Don’t overmix dough. Freeze unbaked biscuits for later. | ||
| 🧮 Nutrition (Per Biscuit) | 180 cal | 9g fat | 22g carbs |
❤️ Conclusion
Every time I bake buttermilk biscuits with honey butter, I’m reminded of my grandmother’s kitchen the scent of flour, the laughter, and the love poured into every bite. These biscuits are more than a recipe; they’re a small celebration of comfort and connection.
So the next time you crave something warm and homemade, roll up your sleeves and bake a batch. Spread them with golden honey butter, share them with someone you love, and taste the joy that simple, honest cooking can bring.
🌸 Short 100-Word Version
Soft, flaky, and buttery, these Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter are the ultimate comfort food! Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, and buttermilk, they bake up golden and tender in just 15 minutes. The whipped honey butter adds a sweet, salty finish that melts right in. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these biscuits bring Southern charm and a touch of Greek sweetness to your table. Bake them fresh, serve them warm, and enjoy the taste of homemade love in every bite.
