Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, golden biscuit that's both fluffy and rich, with a sweet honey twist that transforms an ordinary bread into an extraordinary culinary experience. These Honey Butter Drop Biscuits are not just a side dish – they're a mouthwatering journey of flavor that will have your family and friends begging for more. With just a few simple ingredients and some baking magic, you'll create the most irresistible biscuits that are guaranteed to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that your biscuits will bake evenly and rise beautifully.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well blended.
- Add 1/4 cup of cold butter, cubed, to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overwork the dough; you want to keep some small pieces of butter for flakiness.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of honey until the honey is fully dissolved in the milk.
- Pour the milk and honey mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Place the cut biscuits onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each biscuit.
- Gather any leftover dough, gently knead it a few times, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
- While the biscuits are baking, prepare a honey butter by mixing together 1/4 cup of softened butter with 2 tablespoons of honey in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Serve warm with the honey butter spread on top.
Tips
- Keep Your Ingredients Cold: The secret to flaky biscuits is using cold butter and handling the dough as little as possible. Cold butter creates steam pockets that give biscuits their signature light texture.
- Don't Overmix: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until the dough comes together. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense biscuits.
- Use Fresh Baking Powder: Make sure your baking powder is fresh to ensure maximum rise and fluffiness.
- Pat, Don't Roll: Gently pat the dough instead of rolling it to maintain a tender texture.
- Brush with Extra Honey Butter: For an extra indulgent touch, brush the warm biscuits with additional honey butter right after baking.
- Serve Immediately: These biscuits are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, when they're at their most tender and flavorful.
- Storage Tip: If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and warm slightly before serving to restore their soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
