Perfectly Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Transfer two cups of the flour mixture into a second large bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Add garlic powder, cheese, and chives to the first flour bowl and stir to combine. Use a box grater to grate 6 tablespoons of the cold butter and stir into the flour and cheese mixture. Add half of the buttermilk and stir until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 1-2 minutes until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1 inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter to cut out 6 biscuits. Place side by side on prepared baking sheet so that the sides are touching.

Step 5

Move on to the second bowl of reserved flour mixture. Whisk in 2 teaspoons sugar. Grate butter and stir into flour mixture. Stir in buttermilk until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Knead on floured surface 1-2 minutes until the dough comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 1 inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter or cookie cutter to cut out 6 biscuits. Place side by side on prepared baking sheet (same baking sheet as the cheddar chive biscuits) so that the sides are touching.

Step 7

Brush all of the biscuits with a bit of extra buttermilk and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. While biscuits are baking, cream together butter, honey, and cinnamon. Allow biscuits to cool for 2-3 minutes, then top the non cheddar and chive biscuits with honey butter. Serve immediately.