Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful Southern-style treat featuring tender, flaky biscuits baked in melted butter. With a golden crust and rich buttery flavor infused throughout, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast or alongside any meal, offering a comforting and indulgent experience in every bite.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the biscuits to a perfect golden finish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
- Prepare Baking Dish with Butter: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, allowing it to cover the base evenly to create the buttery ‘swim’ effect.
- Transfer and Spread Dough: Turn the biscuit dough into the baking dish and spread it evenly over the melted butter, forming a smooth, uniform layer.
- Cut into Squares: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into nine equal squares directly in the dish to create individual biscuits.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and spring back lightly when pressed.
- Rest and Serve: Let the biscuits rest in the dish for 5 minutes after baking so they absorb the melted butter, enhancing their moistness and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain biscuit tenderness and flakiness.
- Using an 8×8-inch baking dish helps the biscuits cook evenly and allows them to soak up the butter.
- Allow the biscuits to rest after baking to fully absorb the melted butter for maximum flavor.
- These biscuits pair wonderfully with breakfast dishes or as a side for hearty Southern meals.
