Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Biscuits
Flaky, tender buttermilk biscuits with a sweet honey glaze that caramelizes to a golden finish. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 35 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp, melted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and cut in with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 4: Stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms.
- Step 5: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead 3-4 times. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Step 6: Cut into 8 equal squares and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Step 7: Brush top of each biscuit with 1 tbsp melted butter, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp honey.
- Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Biscuits take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Biscuits?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Biscuits?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Biscuits for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Buttermilk Biscuits?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My kids loved these! So fluffy and the honey glaze was perfect.
- ★★★★★
These biscuits are a game-changer for my weekend brunch! So fluffy and the honey glaze was just right.
- ★★★★☆
The honey glaze was delicious, but I had to bake them a bit longer than the recipe suggested.
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