How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter Swim Biscuits are a simple and delicious biscuit recipe that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. These fluffy, buttery biscuits are incredibly easy to make and require only a few basic ingredients. What sets these biscuits apart is the unique "butter swim" technique, where the dough is baked in a pool of melted butter, resulting in a crispy, buttery crust that is truly irresistible.

These biscuits are perfect for any meal, whether it's breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Th...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 biscuits

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place butter in a glass or ceramic 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir butter; continue to cook and stir in 20-second intervals until butter is fully melted.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl.
  • Stir in buttermilk until combined.
  • Pour into the baking dish and spread over melted butter. Use a bench scraper to cut dough into 9 equal pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 527mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 113mg