Honey Garlic Parmesan Biscuits with Honey Butter Recipe
These Honey Garlic Parmesan Biscuits are a delightful twist on classic biscuits, featuring a savory blend of garlic powder and parmesan cheese, with a sweet touch of honey. Baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet and finished with a rich, browned honey butter infused with fresh thyme and sea salt, these biscuits make a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a delicious snack on their own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup medium grind cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick cold salted butter, shredded (about 8 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons honey
Honey Butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat the oven to 425° F. Rub a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Add Butter and Cheese: Using your hands, mix in the shredded cold butter and grated parmesan cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk and Honey: Pour in the whole milk and add the honey. Mix gently until just combined, making sure not to overwork the dough.
- Fold the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold one side into the center, then fold the other side on top creating a letter fold. Turn the dough so it is horizontal, flatten into a rectangle again. Repeat the folding step once more. Finally, flatten the dough to a 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut the dough into circles. Re-roll the scraps gently and cut additional biscuits.
- Arrange and Prepare for Baking: Arrange the biscuits evenly in the prepared cast iron skillet. Brush the tops with a bit of milk, then place 2 tablespoons of butter around the biscuits.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare Honey Butter: Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish Honey Butter: Remove from heat, then stir in honey, fresh chopped thyme, and a pinch of sea salt. Optionally, garnish with more fresh thyme.
- Serve: Serve the hot biscuits warm, topped generously with the browned honey butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold when mixing into the dough for flakier biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough biscuits.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps create a crispy bottom crust and evenly baked biscuits.
- Fresh thyme in the honey butter adds a lovely aromatic flavor, but you may omit or substitute with rosemary if desired.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container; reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
