Description
Delicious Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are a comforting, rustic treat featuring sweet blueberries baked into a tender, buttery biscuit base. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry staples and buttermilk to create soft, golden squares that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack. The biscuits are baked in a buttered dish to give a rich, crispy crust while maintaining a moist interior loaded with fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
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Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and pour it into an 8×8-inch baking dish, ensuring the bottom and sides are coated for a rich, buttery base.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to evenly combine all dry components.
- Add wet ingredient: Pour in 1 3/4 cups of buttermilk and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender biscuits.
- Incorporate blueberries: Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries to avoid crushing them and to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer batter: Pour the batter into the prepared buttered baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Score the dough: Use a knife to score the top of the dough into 9 squares; this allows for easy portioning and neat serving.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25–28 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let the biscuits rest for 5 minutes before serving warm. Optionally, serve with honey or jam for added sweetness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure biscuits stay fluffy and tender.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and flavor but frozen can be substituted if fresh are out of season.
- Scoring the batter before baking helps the biscuits bake evenly and makes them easier to separate after baking.
- Serve warm with honey, jam, or butter for a delicious breakfast or snack.
- Storage: These biscuits are best enjoyed the day of baking but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and warmed before serving.
