Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze
Fluffy Southern biscuits made tender with buttermilk, finished with a sweet honey butter glaze for a perfect breakfast or side. This Southern-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (cold) buttermilk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
- Step 2: Cut 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Step 3: Pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk and gently mix with a spoon until just combined; the dough will be sticky but do not overmix.
- Step 4: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and fold it over 3-4 times to create layers. Pat the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
- Step 5: Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting.
- Step 6: Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Step 7: While biscuits bake, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter and stir in 2 tbsp honey until combined.
- Step 8: Remove biscuits from oven and immediately brush the honey butter glaze over the tops. Serve warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a busy morning; prep components the night before to save active time.
How do I store leftover Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven; egg- or grain-based items may need a splash of milk or water to refresh texture. Cold-served items (overnight oats, smoothies) keep 2–3 days in the fridge.
Can I substitute ingredients in Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze?
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 Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze 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 Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze?
Southern breakfast 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.
