Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful blend of fluffy buttermilk biscuits baked in melted butter, topped generously with cinnamon sugar, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, their warm, buttery texture and rich cinnamon flavor make them irresistible.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the batter and baking dish)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking the biscuits to a golden brown.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Buttermilk: Stir in the buttermilk to the dry ingredients just until combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish, ensuring the butter is evenly spread to create the buttery ‘swim’ for the biscuits.
- Shape and Spread Biscuit Dough: Drop the biscuit dough evenly into the melted butter in the baking dish, spreading it out gently into an even layer.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until combined.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the biscuit dough, covering the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Brush with Butter: Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Make Glaze: While the biscuits are warm, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm biscuits before serving to add a sweet finish.
Notes
- Serve these biscuits warm for the best flavor and texture.
- For an extra rich glaze, substitute half-and-half or cream for the milk.
- Leftover biscuits can be reheated in the oven or microwave to restore their softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
