Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter

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• 300 g plain flour — plus extra for dusting

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• 2 tsp baking powder

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• 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda

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• 1 tsp salt

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• 85 g unsalted butter — cold, cubed

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• 240 ml buttermilk — chilled

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• 60 g unsalted butter (for honey butter) — softened

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• 2 tbsp honey

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and line a baking tray with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt.

3. 3

   Add the cold cubed butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a fork until just combined—do not overmix.

5. 5

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it out to about 2 cm thick.

6. 6

   Use a 6 cm round cutter to stamp out biscuits, or a square one like us, pressing straight down without twisting. Re-roll scraps once to cut more.

7. 7

   Arrange the biscuits on the prepared tray, leaving a little space between each. Bake for 12– 15 minutes until risen and golden on top.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, beat together the softened butter and honey until smooth and creamy.

9. 9

   Serve the warm biscuits with a generous dollop of honey butter.