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Apple Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze Recipe

Apple Biscuits with Honey Butter Glaze Recipe
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Delight in tender, flaky Apple Biscuits infused with warm spices and topped with a luscious honey butter glaze. These biscuits combine the sweetness of grated apples with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, making them perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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Biscuits

  • 4 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Butter, Cold
  • 1/2 cup Apple, Grated
  • 1 cup Buttermilk, Chilled

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Chilled
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the dry ingredients: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and all the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, cloves) until thoroughly combined.
  2. Cut in butter and apples: Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, cut the cold butter and grated apple into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form. The texture should be such that if you grab a fistful, it sticks together well.
  3. Add the buttermilk: Gently fold in the chilled buttermilk with a rubber spatula until the dough just comes together. It will be sticky and a bit wet; this is expected.
  4. Prepare the work surface: Flour a clean surface generously and keep extra flour nearby for dusting your hands and dough regularly to prevent sticking.
  5. Incorporate dry bits: Sprinkle some flour over the dough in the bowl to help manage the stickiness. Scrape and mix to incorporate any dry flour from the bottom of the bowl.
  6. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto the floured surface, flour your hands, and knead gently several times until it becomes easier to handle.
  7. Shape and fold the dough: Pat the dough into an oblong oval about one inch thick. Fold the short ends towards the center like an envelope, press the dough down, then expand it back into an oval shape. Repeat this folding process seven times to develop layers.
  8. Cut the biscuits: Using a 3- to 4-inch round cutter, cut the dough into circles. Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet or two round cake pans spaced apart.
  9. Bake the biscuits: Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Prepare the honey butter glaze: While the biscuits are baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the honey and a pinch of salt until smooth and combined.
  11. Glaze and serve: Once the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the warm honey butter glaze. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice for the mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, and cloves for convenience.
  • Ensure the butter and buttermilk are cold to help achieve flaky layers.
  • Do not grease the baking sheet to allow the biscuits to rise correctly and maintain texture.
  • Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container and reheat gently for best results.

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Keywords: Apple Biscuits, Honey Butter Glaze, Spiced Biscuits, Breakfast Biscuits, Autumn Recipes, Flaky Biscuits, Buttermilk Biscuits

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