The Softest Biscuits You’ll Ever Make—With a Sweet Southern Glaze
These Honey Butter Biscuits are more than a side—they’re a whole moment. Soft, flaky, buttery, and finished with a sweet honey glaze, they deliver Southern comfort in every bite. Whether you’re serving them for brunch, alongside fried chicken, or as the base for a breakfast sandwich, these biscuits are the kind of recipe that make you feel like you’ve got a little bit of home in every bite.
The secret? Frozen grated butter for those tender layers, a gentle touch when mixing, and a final honey-butter bath that takes them over the top. Make a double batch—you’ll want extras.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen and grated
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups very cold buttermilk
For the Honey Butter:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Dough
- Combine the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter. Mix in the frozen grated butter until it’s evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Add honey and buttermilk. Stir in the honey, then gradually add the buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms. You may not need all 2 cups—go by texture.
Step 2: Shape and Cut
- Knead lightly. Turn the shaggy dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead until it forms a cohesive ball.
- Roll and fold. Roll the dough out about 1 inch thick, fold it over like an envelope, then roll into a 3–4 inch thick square.
- Cut biscuits. Use a floured biscuit cutter to cut out 8–10 biscuits. Dip the cutter in flour between cuts to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Chill and Bake
- Freeze briefly. Place the cut biscuits on a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven. While biscuits chill, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Bake. Bake biscuits for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and baked through.
Step 4: Make and Apply Honey Butter
- Melt butter and honey. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and honey together (about 30 seconds).
- Baste. Remove biscuits from the oven and brush generously with honey butter.
- Optional second bake. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes, then baste again when they come out.
Pro Tips and Serving Suggestions
- Grate butter while frozen for tender layers that steam up beautifully during baking.
- Serve warm with fried chicken, eggs, sausage, or jam.
- These biscuits reheat well in a toaster oven—wrap in foil to keep the texture right.
- Add-ins like cheddar, chives, or bacon make this recipe endlessly versatile.
- Perfect for brunch, holiday spreads, or homemade breakfast sandwiches.
About the Creator
Known online as “your HOME-girl & fav professional chef,” Eva shares easy, delicious recipes that feel like home. Whether she’s dropping comfort food classics or weeknight game-changers, she makes everything feel possible—even biscuits from scratch.
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