Ingredients

• 3 cups flour

• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons dried sage

• 8 sage leaves, minced

• 1 1/2 cubes cold butter, diced

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup whipping cream, cold