Description
These Butter Swim Biscuits are a must-try recipe for biscuit lovers. With a crispy exterior and a moist, buttery interior, these biscuits are perfect for breakfast or as a side for soups and stews.
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
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Assemble Biscuits: Spoon the biscuit dough over the melted butter and gently spread it evenly in the dish. Use a knife to score the dough into 9 equal squares.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding shredded cheddar cheese or a sprinkle of garlic powder to the dough.
- Best served warm, these biscuits complement breakfast dishes and soups/stews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
