Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are tender, flaky biscuits baked directly in melted butter, creating a rich, buttery base that is perfect for dipping. These biscuits come together quickly with simple ingredients and bake to a golden perfection, ideal for breakfast or a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- â…” to 1 cup buttermilk (about 2-3 tbsp more than â…” cup)
Instructions
- Preheat and melt butter: Heat the oven to 450°F. Cut the butter into pieces and place them in an 8-inch square microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave the dish to melt the butter completely, preparing the base for the biscuits.
- Prepare biscuit dough: While the butter melts, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in â…” cup of buttermilk, adding incrementally until a loose dough forms, usually about 2-3 tablespoons more buttermilk than the initial â…” cup.
- Shape biscuits in butter: Remove the baking dish with melted butter from the microwave or oven. Press the biscuit dough evenly into the pan over the melted butter. It helps to lightly dust the dough or your fingers with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cut into squares: Using a knife, cut the dough into 12 square biscuits directly in the pan, ensuring easy separation after baking.
- Bake biscuits: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Notes
- Using melted butter in the pan ensures the biscuits absorb rich buttery flavor as they bake.
- Lightly flouring your hands or the dough helps when pressing and cutting the sticky biscuit dough.
- Serve warm for dipping in additional melted butter, honey, or your favorite preserves.
- Adjust the amount of buttermilk slightly to achieve a dough that is soft but not too wet.
