Church’s Honey Biscuits are a delightful addition to any meal, perfect for breakfast or as a side. With a tender texture and a sweet honey glaze, the biscuits will surely leave everyone reaching for seconds. Let’s whip up the fluffy treats in no time.
When it comes to making Church’s Honey Biscuits, quality ingredients are key. If you’re looking to swap out the vegetable shortening, unsalted butter can work as a substitute, but it may change the texture slightly. For a lighter option, try using low-fat milk instead of whole milk. Ensure that your baking powder is fresh for the best rise.
Scones, Biscuits & Pastry
Church’s Honey Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar.
- Using your hands, crumble 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal.
- Pour 2/3 cup of whole milk into the flour mixture and stir well until combined.
- On a slightly floured surface, knead the dough about 12-15 times to bring it together.
- Divide the dough into balls, roughly 2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the dough balls with some of the melted 1/4 cup of butter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- While the biscuits are baking, bring the remaining melted butter and 1/3 cup of honey to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiled, set the honey butter aside.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush each biscuit with the honey butter.
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