Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

1Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder (1 tablespoon), baking soda (½ teaspoon), and salt (1 teaspoon) until well combined.

3Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

4Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk (¾ cup) and honey (if using). Stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

5Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times until it comes together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

6Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are touching for soft sides or spaced apart for crispier edges.

7Gather any scraps of dough, gently knead them together, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.

8Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

9Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your fluffy buttermilk (¾ cup) biscuits warm with butter, jam, or gravy.