Description

These easy, flaky golden biscuits are brushed with a sweet and spicy hot honey butter glaze, making them the ultimate comfort food for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion. Ready in under 40 minutes, they’re crowd-pleasing, customizable, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
3/4 cup whole milk, chilled (or buttermilk)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
3 tablespoons honey
1/2–1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or Cholula, to taste)
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra kick)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Cut in with a pastry cutter or forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
In a small bowl, whisk together milk and beaten egg. Pour into the dry mix and gently stir with a fork until dough just comes together (it will look shaggy).
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat or roll into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough in half, then in half again. Repeat folding once more, then shape into a final 1-inch thick slab.
Use a biscuit cutter, glass, or sharp knife to cut out rounds or squares. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet, close together for soft sides or spaced apart for crisp edges.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in honey, hot sauce, and cayenne if using. Taste and adjust spice level.
Brush biscuit tops generously with hot honey butter. Bake for 15–18 minutes until biscuits are puffed and golden brown.
As soon as biscuits come out, brush with more hot honey butter. Let cool for 5 minutes to set the glaze and keep the tops crisp.
If biscuits don’t rise, check baking powder freshness and ensure butter was cold. If bottoms burn, move rack up and check oven temp. If dough is too sticky, add a sprinkle of flour.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for the flakiest biscuits. Don’t overmix the dough. Folding the dough creates layers. For extra flavor, double the hot honey butter and serve extra at the table. Biscuits can be customized with add-ins like cheddar, chives, or herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 210
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 270
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

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