Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are fluffy, buttery biscuits baked in a pool of melted butter, resulting in a golden crust with a tender inside. Perfect as a savory side or comforting snack, these biscuits are simple to prepare and baked to perfection in just under 30 minutes.
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 a crunchy golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and gently mix just until the dough comes together; be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of an 8×8-inch glass baking dish, coating the surface evenly.
- Transfer Dough: Turn the biscuit dough into the baking dish and spread it evenly over the melted butter layer.
- Score Dough: Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into nine equal squares to form individual biscuits.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and spring back lightly when pressed.
- Final Rest: Allow the biscuits to sit for 5 minutes to soak up the melted butter before serving warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure fluffy biscuits.
- Using buttermilk adds a slight tang and tenderness to the biscuits.
- Allowing the biscuits to rest in the melted butter after baking enhances flavor and moisture.
- Cutting the dough before baking helps in easy separation of individual biscuits.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
