There’s something nostalgic about the smell of warm biscuits drifting through the kitchen — soft, golden, and slathered with melting honey butter. I remember baking these on a rainy afternoon, the scent of cinnamon and honey filling the air while the oven hummed. These biscuits are flaky and tender with a buttery crunch on top, and they disappear fast once they hit the table.
Whether you’re making them for a cozy brunch, holiday breakfast, or a comforting snack, these honey butter biscuits are pure joy in every bite.
Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
- Super flaky layers – Thanks to cold butter and a gentle folding technique.
- Quick and easy – No yeast, no rising, just mix, cut, and bake.
- Sweet and buttery topping – Honey butter melts right into the warm biscuits.
- Great for any time of day – Serve for breakfast, alongside dinner, or with afternoon tea.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – The base for tender structure.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder – Gives the biscuits lift and fluff.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda – Balances the buttermilk’s acidity.
- 1 teaspoon salt – Enhances flavor.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed – Creates those flaky layers.
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk – Keeps them moist and tender.
For the Honey Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened – Rich and creamy.
- ¼ cup honey – Sweet and sticky.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) – Adds warmth and depth.
- A pinch of salt – Rounds out the sweetness.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in the Butter
Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Small chunks of butter are perfect — they’ll melt in the oven and create those beautiful layers.
4. Add Buttermilk and Form the Dough
Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix just until combined. The dough will look shaggy and rough — that’s a good sign!
5. Fold for Layers
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold it over itself like a letter (top to bottom), turn it 90 degrees, and repeat twice more. This creates lovely flakiness.
6. Cut Out Biscuits
Use a floured biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles. Place them on your baking sheet so the edges touch slightly — this helps them rise higher.
7. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown on top and fully risen. Your kitchen will smell amazing.
8. Make the Honey Butter
While the biscuits bake, stir together the softened butter, honey, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
9. Serve Warm
Brush warm biscuits with honey butter right after they come out of the oven. Serve with extra on the side. They’re best fresh and hot!
Helpful Tips for Success
- Keep ingredients cold – Cold butter and buttermilk = better layers.
- Don’t overmix – It’s okay if the dough looks a bit messy; this keeps the biscuits tender.
- Use fresh baking powder – It loses strength over time, so check the date for maximum rise.
- Press, don’t twist – When cutting the dough, press straight down with your cutter. Twisting can seal the edges and prevent rising.
Serving & Storage
These biscuits are best fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes to bring back that fresh-baked texture.
You can also freeze unbaked biscuit rounds. Bake straight from frozen, just add 2–3 extra minutes to the time.
Serve them with breakfast eggs, cozy soups, holiday dinners — or all on their own with a steaming cup of tea or coffee.
Final Thoughts
These sticky honey butter biscuits are everything comfort food should be: warm, flaky, just a little sweet, and totally satisfying. With minimal effort, you’ll have a batch of bakery-style biscuits that melt in your mouth and impress anyone lucky enough to grab one.
I’ve baked these more times than I can count, and they never fail to hit the spot — especially with that golden honey butter melting into every layer. Pure bliss!