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biscuit recipe no buttermilk With Golden Honey Brush
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 biscuits 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This biscuit recipe delivers soft, fluffy, irresistible biscuits with crispy edges and a creamy center, perfect for any occasion without needing buttermilk. It features a signature golden honey brush for a beautiful glaze and subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar, optional
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (113g), very cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup whole milk (180ml), cold
- 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp optional granulated sugar in a large bowl for 30 seconds, until well combined and airy.
- Cut In Cold Butter: Add 0.5 cup of very cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry blender or fingertips to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible, taking about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in 0.75 cup of cold whole milk, mixing gently with a fork or spatula just until a shaggy, cohesive dough forms, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gently Knead And Shape: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough to about a 1-inch thickness. Fold the dough in half, then pat/roll again. Repeat this folding and patting one more time to create extra flaky layers.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a 2-3 inch biscuit cutter (or a sharp knife for squares), press straight down without twisting into the dough. Place the cut biscuits onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they touch slightly for softer sides, taking 1-2 minutes.
- Bake To Golden: Preheat your oven to 425F. Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, until their tops are golden brown and the sides are slightly risen.
- Apply Golden Honey Brush: In the last 2-3 minutes of baking, gently remove the baking sheet. Brush the tops of the hot biscuits with 1 Tbsp of honey for a beautiful golden honey brush glaze, then return to the oven to finish, watching for a rich, amber glow.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough biscuits; if too dry, add 1-2 Tbsp more milk sparingly. For extra flaky layers, fold and pat the dough multiple times. You can use a food processor to cut in butter quickly (pulse 10-15 seconds) or freeze unbaked biscuits for later. Look for local honey and quality dairy for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg