Description
These Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, flaky, and buttery biscuits baked directly in melted butter for an extra rich flavor and moist texture. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or a savory side to any meal, these biscuits come together quickly with simple pantry staples and require minimal mixing for tender results.
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) to prepare for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt evenly to ensure consistent rising and flavor.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish with Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, coating it well to create a buttery base for the biscuits to swim in.
- Transfer and Spread Dough: Turn the biscuit dough into the prepared baking dish and gently spread it evenly over the melted butter layer.
- Score Dough into Squares: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into nine even squares to create individual biscuits.
- Bake the Biscuits: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits turn golden and spring back when lightly pressed, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the biscuits rest for 5 minutes so they can absorb the melted butter in the pan, resulting in extra moist and flavorful biscuits before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, you can make a substitute by mixing 1¾ cups milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- For a crispier bottom, use a cast iron skillet instead of a glass baking dish.
- Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container and reheat gently to maintain moisture.
