Making buttermilk biscuits is straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk (and honey, if using). Stir gently until the mixture comes together. Do not overmix, as this can toughen the biscuits.
5. Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
6. Cut Biscuits: Use a floured biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are close together for soft edges.
7. Brush with Butter: Optional, but recommended: Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter for a golden finish.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen beautifully.
9. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Follow these steps, and you’ll create a batch of buttermilk biscuits that everyone will love.