Buttermilk Biscuits With Honey Butter

Preparation

1. For the biscuits:

   Step 1

   Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 425°F. Whisk sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, baking soda, and 3 cups flour in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or 2 butter knives until pea-sized lumps form. Stir in buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms.

   Step 2

   Gather dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, press into an 8" square. Fold sides over like a letter. Turn 90º and fold sides again, forming a small square. Press or roll to an 8" square and repeat once, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking.

   Step 3

   Pat dough into a scant 3/4" round. Cut out rounds with 2 1/2" cutter; transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Gather scraps and repeat patting and cutting (you should have 14). Freeze until chilled, about 15 minutes.

   Step 4

   Bake biscuits, rotating sheet halfway through, until golden brown, 22–24 minutes.

2. For the Honey Butter:

   Step 5

   Stir butter, honey, and 2 tsp. sea salt in a medium bowl until well combined.

   Step 6

   Top biscuits with Honey Butter and sprinkle with sea salt; serve warm or at room temperature.