Description
Start your morning with the ultimate comfort food: Butter Swim Biscuits! These golden, flaky, and ultra-buttery biscuits are baked right in a pool of melted butter, creating irresistibly soft layers with a crisp, golden crust. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, or a crowd-pleasing brunch, this easy recipe uses classic pantry ingredients and delivers unbeatable homemade flavor. Looking for breakfast ideas or dinner ideas? Add Butter Swim Biscuits to your collection of food ideas and easy recipes today!
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Pour melted butter into an 8×8-inch (or similar size) baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
4. Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The dough will be sticky—do not overmix.
5. Transfer the biscuit dough into the buttered baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to gently spread the dough evenly to the edges.
6. Using a sharp knife, score the dough into 9 squares to make serving easy after baking.
7. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are crisp.
8. Let cool for a few minutes, then cut and serve warm.
Notes
For the softest, fluffiest biscuits, avoid overmixing your dough.
You can add up to 1 cup of shredded cheddar or herbs for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
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