Description
Fluffy biscuits with a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Fold the dough in half, then pat it down again to 1-inch thickness. Repeat this folding and patting process 2-3 more times.
- Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter. Reroll scraps once if needed.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm with butter or jam.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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