Description
These Butter Swim Biscuits are a Southern favorite, known for their crispy edges and rich, buttery flavor. Easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, they are perfect for breakfast or as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough forms—do not overmix.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly.
- Form biscuits: Spoon the biscuit dough over the butter and spread it out to fill the pan.
- Score and bake: Use a knife to score the dough into 9 squares. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat buttermilk for best results.
- Enjoy biscuits on their own or with honey, jam, or sausage gravy.
- For a savory option, add cheddar and chives to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
