Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are tender, buttery, and golden biscuits baked directly on a layer of melted butter that soaks into each piece. This easy recipe results in soft, flavorful biscuits perfect for breakfast or a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot enough for the biscuits to rise and bake properly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits light and tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, ensuring the butter covers the entire bottom.
- Transfer Dough: Turn the biscuit dough into the butter-coated baking dish and spread it into an even layer across the bottom.
- Score Dough: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into nine equal squares to form individual biscuits.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and spring back when gently pressed.
- Rest and Serve: Let the biscuits sit for 5 minutes after baking to absorb the melted butter before serving warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough as it will make the biscuits tough.
- Using glass baking dish helps the butter melt evenly and soak into the biscuits.
- For flakier biscuits, you can chill the dough briefly before baking.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
