Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter
Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Biscuits (Finishing Steps)
- 1 batch buttermilk biscuit dough, super cold, cut into biscuits (from a Part 1 recipe)
- 1 egg
- 1 splash cold water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for sprinkling
For the Honey Butter
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey, or 1/3 cup for extra sweetness
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. If using a convection oven, preheat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Arrange the super cold biscuit dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving very little space between each biscuit. This helps them rise higher during baking.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with a splash of cold water to create an egg wash. Carefully brush the egg wash over the top of each biscuit, being careful to avoid brushing the sides, as this can hinder their rise.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Lightly sprinkle a little granulated sugar on the very top of each biscuit. Do not use too much, as it can weigh down the biscuit.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen significantly. Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes.
⏱️ 16 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
While the biscuits are baking, prepare the honey butter. Place the softened unsalted butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Blend on medium speed until the butter is nice and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Add the honey and a pinch of flaky sea salt to the butter. Blend again until fully combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and arrange them on a serving plate. Place any less-than-perfect biscuits on the bottom and the prettiest ones on top.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
To serve, take a warm biscuit, split it in half, and generously spread the honey butter on the warm interior. The warmth will melt the butter, allowing it to seep into all the layers. Enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter
For the Buttermilk Biscuits (Finishing Steps)
- 1 batch buttermilk biscuit dough, super cold, cut into biscuits (from a Part 1 recipe)
- 1 egg
- 1 splash cold water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for sprinkling
For the Honey Butter
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey, or 1/3 cup for extra sweetness
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F. If using a convection oven, preheat to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Arrange the super cold biscuit dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving very little space between each biscuit. This helps them rise higher during baking.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with a splash of cold water to create an egg wash. Carefully brush the egg wash over the top of each biscuit, being careful to avoid brushing the sides, as this can hinder their rise.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Lightly sprinkle a little granulated sugar on the very top of each biscuit. Do not use too much, as it can weigh down the biscuit.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and have risen significantly. Keep a close eye on them during the last few minutes.
⏱️ 16 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
While the biscuits are baking, prepare the honey butter. Place the softened unsalted butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Blend on medium speed until the butter is nice and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Add the honey and a pinch of flaky sea salt to the butter. Blend again until fully combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and arrange them on a serving plate. Place any less-than-perfect biscuits on the bottom and the prettiest ones on top.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
To serve, take a warm biscuit, split it in half, and generously spread the honey butter on the warm interior. The warmth will melt the butter, allowing it to seep into all the layers. Enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 3 min