Honey Bunny Butter Biscuits
Soft, fluffy butter biscuits brushed with warm honey butter create a golden crust with a tender center. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting side dish to any meal.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 pastry cutter or fork for cutting in butter
- 1 bowl large for mixing dry and wet ingredients
- 1 biscuit cutter 1-inch rounds
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons honey for dough
- 1 tablespoon honey for brushing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, combine whole milk and 2 tablespoons honey.
- Pour the milk and honey mixture into the dry ingredients; gently mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter and place rounds slightly touching on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Mix melted butter with remaining 1 tablespoon honey; brush over warm biscuits immediately after baking.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep butter very cold for flaky texture.
- Do not overmix dough to avoid dense biscuits.
- Press cutter straight down for taller biscuits.
- Store leftovers airtight; reheat gently before serving.