Low Sodium Popeyes-style Buttermilk Biscuits
Experience the comforting delight of homemade **Low Sodium Popeyes-style Buttermilk Biscuits**, a healthier twist on the iconic Southern favorite. Perfectly light, flaky, and golden, these tender biscuits are crafted without sacrificing flavor, using chilled unsalted butter, tangy cold buttermilk, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. With the classic buttery texture and no-sodium leavening agents, this recipe balances indulgence with heart-conscious choices. Ready in just 30 minutes, these biscuits make an irresistible addition to breakfast spreads, brunch gatherings, or as a savory side for hearty dinner dishes. Serve them warm, brushed with melted butter, and taste the flavorful perfection of this homemade creation!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- 0.5 teaspoon no-sodium baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Whisk together to ensure they are evenly mixed.
Add the chilled 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.
In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and honey until well blended.
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough about 3-4 times until it holds together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Using a floured round biscuit cutter, cut out the biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps, gently pat them together, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted unsalted butter to promote a golden brown color.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, brush additional melted butter on the tops before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.3 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 331 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2302 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.8 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
