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Fluffy Honey Butter Biscuits with Mix Berry Compote

5 from 1 vote
These Honey Butter Biscuits with Mixed Berry Compote are the ultimate comfort bake. They are soft, flaky, buttery biscuits glazed with golden honey butter and topped with a fresh, sweet berry compote. They take just 30 minutes from start to finish, use simple pantry ingredients, and taste like something straight from a cozy farmhouse kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 7
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients Makes 8 Biscuits
  • For the Honey Butter Biscuits
  • 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup 90 g salted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup 180 ml milk (or substitute with buttermilk for extra tang and tenderness)
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey or 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional but adds warmth
  • For the Honey Butter Glaze
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • For the Mixed Berry Compote
  • 1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp sugar adjust to taste depending on berry sweetness
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

Method
 

  1. Recipe Instructions
  2. Step 1: Preheat and Prep
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a small baking tray with parchment paper.
  4. Tip: Use a smaller tray so the biscuits sit close together, this helps them rise higher and stay soft.
  5. Step 2: Make the Biscuit Dough
  6. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in cold cubed butter and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub it into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. The visible butter bits create steam pockets, giving you those perfect flaky layers.
  7. In a small bowl, mix milk (or buttermilk), honey, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry mixture and combine gently with a spatula or fork until the dough just comes together. Don’t overmix as the dough should be shaggy and slightly sticky.
  8. Step 3: Shape and Fold
  9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle, then fold it over itself about 4-6 times to create structured layers inside.
  10. Flatten the dough to about 1 inch thick and use a cup to cut out 7 biscuits. Collect scraps gently and re-roll as needed.
  11. Arrange the biscuits on your tray so they’re just touching. This helps them rise up rather than spread out.
  12. Step 4: Bake the Biscuits
  13. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the tops are golden and the bottoms firm.
  14. While they bake, melt butter and honey together for the glaze. The moment the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the honey butter mix.
  15. Step 5: Make the Mixed Berry Compote
  16. While the biscuits bake (or just before serving), make the compote. In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the berries soften and release their juices.
  17. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened but still saucy. Stir in vanilla if using. Set aside to cool slightly. It will thicken more as it stands.
  18. Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
  19. Serve the honey butter biscuits warm, topped with a spoonful of mixed berry compote. The contrast between the buttery biscuit and the tangy-sweet berries is sheer perfection.
  20. Optional: add a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

Storage and Reheating
Biscuits: Store in an airtight tin for up to 2 days at room temperature. Reheat at 170°C (340°F) for 5 minutes.
Compote: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. Rewarm gently before serving.