Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are a classic Southern-style biscuit recipe featuring a tender, buttery dough soaked in melted butter in the baking dish, resulting in rich, golden, and flaky biscuits perfect for pairing with soups, stews, or breakfast dishes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (cold)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for a crisp and golden biscuit crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the cold buttermilk into the dry ingredients and gently stir until the mixture just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits light and tender.
- Prepare Butter in Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish, tilting it to evenly coat the bottom. This butter bath helps the biscuits soak and creates a deliciously moist texture.
- Transfer Dough to Dish: Scoop the biscuit dough into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula or your lightly greased hands.
- Score the Dough: Using a butter knife, cut the dough into 9 equal squares. This scoring assists with even baking and makes the biscuits easy to separate after baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a biscuit comes out clean.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For an extra flavor twist, add a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough.
- These biscuits are best enjoyed warm and make a fantastic side for soups, stews, or breakfast dishes.
- Handle the dough gently to maintain a fluffy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
