Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful Southern-style biscuit baked in melted butter, resulting in a tender, flavorful treat with a golden crust. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, these biscuits soak up the rich butter while baking, giving them a unique, buttery taste and moist texture.
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 to give your biscuits a crisp, golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly.
- Shape the Dough: Transfer the biscuit dough into the butter-lined baking dish and spread it out evenly into a flat layer.
- Cut the Biscuits: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into nine equal squares directly in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and spring back when gently pressed.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the biscuits to rest in the baking dish for 5 minutes after baking so they can absorb the melted butter. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- Use cold buttermilk for best texture and rise.
- The butter pools at the bottom create a rich buttery crust on the biscuits.
- For an extra touch, serve with honey or jam.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to retain moisture.
