Homemade Honey Butter Cheddar Biscuits

BY TIEGHAN GERARD

Prep  Time

Cook  Time

Total  Time

20 mins

20 mins

40 mins

2 1/2 cups

1 tablespoon

1 teaspoon

all-purpose flour

baking powder 

garlic powder

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1/2 teaspoon

1 teaspoon

1 stick

onion powder

salt

cold salted butter, shredded

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1 cup

1 cup

2 teaspoons

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

whole milk

honey

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STEP ONE 

Preheat the oven to 425° F.  Rub a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter.

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STEP TWO 

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.  Using your hands, mix in 1 stick of shredded butter and the cheddar cheese. Pour over the milk and add the honey.  Mix until just combined.

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STEP THREE

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold one side into the center, then the other side on top. Like a letter. Turn the dough horizontally. Flatten into a rectangle again. Repeat the folding. Turn the dough horizontally one more time. Flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle.

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STEP FOUR

Using a biscuit cutter, cut the dough into 3-inch circles. Re-roll the remaining dough and cut more circles. Arrange the biscuits in the prepared skillet. Brush the tops with milk. Arrange 2 tablespoons of butter around the biscuits. Bake until golden brown,  20-22 minutes.

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STEP FIVE

Meanwhile, make the honey butter. In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with the honey and garlic powder. Remove from the heat. Add the basil or parsley. Serve the biscuits warm with honey butter and flaky salt.

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Enjoy these buttery, flaky cheddar biscuits! 

These are delicious as a brunch side, an appetizer, or a dinner roll.  You can certainly never go wrong with  a great biscuit!