Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are fluffy, golden-baked biscuits with a rich buttery base. The melted butter pools at the bottom of the baking dish, allowing the biscuits to ‘swim’ in it for an indulgently moist and flavorful texture. Perfect for breakfast or a comforting side, they bake quickly to a perfect golden brown.
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 to ensure it’s hot enough for crisp and fluffy biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix for tender biscuits.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, coating it evenly to create a buttery base.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the biscuit dough into the baking dish and spread it evenly over the melted butter.
- Score Dough: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into nine equal squares for easy serving after baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden brown and spring back when gently pressed.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the biscuits to sit for 5 minutes in the baking dish to soak up the melted butter, enhancing their moistness and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
- Using a glass baking dish helps distribute heat evenly and allows butter to pool under the biscuits effectively.
- Letting the biscuits rest after baking lets them absorb the buttery goodness for richer taste.
- Serve warm with honey, jam, or your favorite preserves for extra indulgence.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk and a tablespoon of vinegar if needed.
