Gluten-Free Honey Biscuits Even Your Nan Would Approve
By Darling Mellow ·
I tested these on picky kids, old-school grans, and suspicious friends. The result? Empty plates and smug mum points earned.
Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
✅ Properly fluffy, not dry or crumbly
✅ Made with pantry basics – no faffy ingredients
✅ Naturally sweetened with real honey
✅ Bake and freeze beautifully
Gluten-Free Honey Biscuits
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Yields:12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ⅓ cup runny honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F. Line a baking tray.
- Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Rub in cold butter with fingertips or use a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- In a jug, whisk honey, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour into dry mix.
- Stir gently to combine – do not overmix!
- Drop spoonfuls onto tray or shape into rounds. Bake for 10–12 mins until golden.
- Drizzle with honey while warm. Serve smugly with tea.
Tip: Want crunch? Sprinkle with brown sugar before baking. Want zing? Add lemon zest to the mix.
Make Them Fancy
Split them and fill with whipped cream and berries for afternoon tea vibes. Or serve warm with butter and a cheeky cup of coffee during homeschool chaos.
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