Description
These Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful Southern-style treat featuring tender, fluffy biscuits baked atop melted butter, which seeps up into the dough creating a rich and buttery flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a comforting side, these biscuits are golden, flaky, and irresistibly delicious.
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 F (232 degrees C) to ensure a hot environment for the biscuits to rise and bake perfectly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined, ensuring even leavening and seasoning.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, spreading evenly to coat the base.
- Shape Dough: Transfer the dough into the butter-lined baking dish and spread it evenly to cover the bottom, allowing butter to infuse throughout as it bakes.
- Score Dough: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough gently into nine equal squares, which will be the individual biscuits after baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and spring back slightly when pressed.
- Rest and Serve: Let the biscuits rest for 5 minutes to absorb the melted butter before serving warm, enhancing their buttery richness.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough as this can lead to tough biscuits. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
- Using a glass baking dish helps the butter to melt evenly and soak into the biscuits for that signature buttery ‘swim’.
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like chives or rosemary to the dough before baking.
- Serve warm with honey, jam, or gravy for a comforting meal.
- Leftover biscuits can be reheated in a warm oven or toaster oven to restore crispness.
