Save There is something extra cozy about warm biscuits brushed with honey butter and cinnamon. These cinnamon honey butter biscuits are golden, tender, and so easy to make. They are a perfect treat for a lazy weekend breakfast or whenever you need a little sweet comfort. The swirl of cinnamon and honey in every bite always makes my kitchen smell like pure happiness.
My family asks for these every Sunday morning now. The butter melts into the biscuits and I always have to sneak the first one hot from the tray just for myself.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: gives structure and tenderness to the biscuits. Choose a reliable unbleached flour for best results
- Baking powder and baking soda: provide the lift. Make sure yours are fresh for the fluffiest texture
- Fine salt: enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness
- Ground cinnamon: infuses warmth throughout. For bold flavor use a fresh fragrant cinnamon
- Granulated sugar: adds a light sweetness to the dough and also helps crisp the top
- Unsalted butter: brings the flake factor and rich taste. Use cold butter straight from the fridge for perfect results
- Whole milk: keeps the biscuits moist. Cold milk helps the dough stay light and airy. You can use a quality local milk if available
- Honey: adds floral sweetness in both the dough and topping. Choose a tasty wildflower or clover honey for depth
- For the honey butter topping: use fresh melted butter plus a bit more honey and cinnamon for a glossy aromatic finish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to four twenty five degrees Fahrenheit or two hundred twenty degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep the biscuits from sticking
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl combine flour baking powder baking soda salt cinnamon and sugar. Whisk thoroughly so everything is evenly distributed which gives a consistent rise and flavor
- Cut in the Butter
- Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips press the butter into the dry mix until it forms uneven pea sized crumbs. Do not let the butter melt as cold pieces give you flakiness
- Combine Milk and Honey
- In a smaller bowl measure out the milk and honey. Stir them until the honey has fully dissolved into the milk for sweet even moisture
- Bring the Dough Together
- Pour the milk honey mix into the flour bowl. Use a fork to gently combine just until you see a shaggy messy dough. Overmixing makes the biscuits tough
- Form Layers
- Turn all the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a rectangle about one inch thick. Fold the dough in half. Pat again. Repeat so you fold and pat a total of three times. This creates beautiful flaky layers
- Cut and Arrange
- Use a two and a half inch round biscuit cutter and press straight down into the dough. Transfer each biscuit to your baking sheet. For extra soft sides let them touch slightly on the tray. For crisp edges space them apart
- Bake to Golden Perfection
- Slide your tray into the hot oven. Bake fifteen to eighteen minutes until the tops look golden brown and you can smell the cinnamon
- Make Honey Butter Topping
- While biscuits bake melt your butter and combine with honey and a bit of cinnamon. Mix well until glossy
- Brush and Serve
- As soon as the biscuits come out hot brush each one generously with honey butter topping. Serve them warm for the best melt in your mouth experience
Save Cinnamon is always my favorite in baked goods. My kids love helping with the honey butter brush at the end and sometimes we turn these into little sandwiches with more whipped honey inside
Storage Tips
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature up to two days. They freeze well for up to two months if wrapped tightly in foil and placed in a zip top bag. To reheat simply warm in a low oven for five to eight minutes to restore that fresh baked taste
Ingredient Substitutions
If you prefer a tangier flavor you can swap the whole milk for buttermilk. Dairy free butter and plant based milk work for a vegan version though results may be slightly less flaky. Light brown sugar can replace granulated if you enjoy a deeper sweetness
Serving Suggestions
These are perfect with morning coffee or tea. I love splitting them and filling with extra honey butter or a bit of your favorite jam. For a cozy brunch add sliced fruit and Greek yogurt on the side
Cultural and Historical Notes
Biscuits are classic in American baking often found on Southern breakfast tables. Bringing cinnamon and honey into the formula adds a warm twist that feels like a cross between scones and your favorite roll
Seasonal Adaptations
Fresh berries in summer added to the dough before baking are a sweet touch In colder months pair with spiced apple compote or pumpkin butter Top with toasted pecans for crunch before baking
Success Stories
A friend of mine made a double batch for a family reunion and said they vanished in minutes. One holiday we used mini cutters and made these as little gifts for neighbors wrapped in parchment with a ribbon
Freezer Meal Conversion
After cutting but before baking you can freeze unbaked biscuits on a tray then transfer to a bag. Bake straight from the freezer adding two or three minutes to baking time
Save Enjoy these cinnamon honey butter biscuits warm for a comforting treat and share them with someone you love for a little extra joy.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I achieve extra flaky biscuits?
Use very cold butter and gently fold the dough several times to create flaky layers. Avoid overmixing for the best texture.
- → Can I substitute milk with another ingredient?
Buttermilk can be used instead of regular milk for a tangier flavor and extra tenderness in the biscuits.
- → What’s the best way to store leftover biscuits?
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or freeze for longer storage.
- → What tools are essential for making these biscuits?
Key tools include a large mixing bowl, pastry cutter or fork, baking sheet, parchment paper, biscuit cutter, and a pastry brush.
- → Can I adjust the sweetness or spice?
Feel free to increase the cinnamon or use a cinnamon sugar topping before baking to enhance sweetness and spice levels.