Easy Honey Butter Biscuits

Honey Butter Biscuits are soft, fluffy biscuits that are topped (or sometimes brushed) with a sweet and buttery glaze made from honey and melted butter.

They’re a cozy, comforting treat—perfect as a side dish for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.

The first time I whipped up a batch of these honey butter biscuits. It was one of those quiet Saturday mornings when the house was filled with sunlight, and all I wanted was something warm, buttery, and comforting to go with my coffee.

I grabbed my flour, some cold butter, and a little honey I had tucked away in the pantry, and before I knew it, the kitchen smelled like a cozy southern bakery.

These biscuits have become a go-to in my home for brunches, holidays, and honestly, just when the craving strikes.

The combo of flaky buttermilk biscuits and sweet-salty honey butter is pure magic. And the best part? You don’t need any fancy tools—just a bowl, a whisk, and a little love.

What Are Honey Butter Biscuits?

Honey butter biscuits are soft, fluffy buttermilk biscuits brushed with a sweet, salty honey butter glaze.

They’ve got that perfect golden top, a buttery crumb, and just enough sweetness to make them special. Think church’s honey butter biscuits—but better and homemade.

How To Make Honey Butter Biscuits?

Recipe Overview

These honey butter biscuits are everything a biscuit should be—soft inside, golden outside, and drizzled with warm honey butter.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side
• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: 8 biscuits
• Calories: Approx. 275 per biscuit

Equipment You’ll Need

No special gadgets here—just kitchen basics:

• Mixing bowls
• Pastry cutter or a fork
• Whisk
• A biscuit cutter or a glass
• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ½ tbsp salt
• ½ tbsp sugar
• 113 g cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cubed
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cold buttermilk

For the Honey Butter:

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tsp salt

Ingredient Notes

1. Flour: Stick with all-purpose for that classic biscuit texture.

2. Butter: Cold butter is non-negotiable. It creates those flaky layers we all love.

3. Buttermilk: Adds tang and moisture. No buttermilk? Mix 1 tbsp vinegar with milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.

4. Cheddar cheese: This adds a savory twist—feel free to skip it or swap in pepper jack for a kick.

5. Honey: Use a good-quality honey since the flavor really shines in the butter glaze.

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and sugar.

3. Cut in the Butter

Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Don’t overmix!

4. Add Cheese and Buttermilk

Stir in the shredded cheddar. Then pour in the buttermilk and stir gently just until a dough forms. It’ll be slightly sticky—perfect.

5. Shape and Cut

Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat it into a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Fold it over once or twice (this helps with layers), then cut out your biscuits.

6. Bake

Place biscuits on the baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Make the Honey Butter

While the biscuits bake, melt the butter with honey and salt in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir until smooth.

8. Brush and Serve

As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the honey butter. Serve warm!

Nutrition (Per Biscuit)

• Calories: 275
• Fat: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 5g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 420mg

Why You’ll Love Honey Butter Biscuits?

These biscuits check all the boxes—soft, golden, buttery, and sweet. They’re simple to make and taste like something straight out of a diner (but better because they’re homemade).

If you’ve had church’s honey butter biscuits or Pillsbury honey butter biscuits, you’ll love the fresh, from-scratch flavor of these.

Tips

1. Want to skip cheese? No problem. The biscuits are just as good without it.

2. Feeling spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne or some chopped jalapeños.

3. Make ahead tip: Freeze unbaked biscuits on a tray, then transfer to a zip bag. Bake from frozen—just add 2–3 minutes to the cook time.

4. Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in a toaster oven or warm oven.

Serving Suggestions

These honey butter biscuits are perfect straight out of the oven with a warm slather of extra honey butter on top. I love serving them alongside a hearty breakfast—think scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, or a cheesy omelette.

They’re also a cozy match for dinner, especially with fried chicken, roasted turkey, or a bowl of creamy soup like chicken and rice or loaded potato.

What Goes With Honey Butter Biscuits?

These pair with:

• Scrambled eggs or omelets
• Fried chicken
• Chilli or soup
• Turkey and cranberry sandwiches
• A hot cup of coffee or tea

Or slice one open and make a breakfast sandwich with egg and sausage!

FAQ

Conclusion

If you’re into homemade comfort food, these honey butter biscuits are the real deal.

Whether you’re making them for a weekend brunch or just to treat yourself on a weeknight, they’re the kind of simple joy we all need more of.