Ingredients:
Gather these simple, high-quality ingredients for the perfect batch of flaky, buttery biscuits:
- 2.5 cups self-rising flour (the secret to light, airy biscuits)
- 1/2 cup cold buttermilk (for tanginess and tenderness)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, but enhances flavor)
- 1/3 cup frozen butter, grated (for flaky layers)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for a sweet, golden finish)
Preparation:
Follow these easy steps to create golden, tender biscuits that melt in your mouth:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour and grated frozen butter. Use your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. This step is key to achieving flaky layers!
- Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Transfer the dough to a clean surface and fold it over five times to create layers. Gently pat the dough to a 1-inch thickness.
- Use a 2.5-inch cookie cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed.
- While the biscuits are baking, mix the melted butter and honey in a small bowl.
- Once baked, brush the warm biscuits generously with the honey butter mixture for a sweet, glossy finish.
Serve these buttery buttermilk biscuits warm and enjoy their flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to your favorite soup or stew!
