Description
Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful Southern-style baked treat where a moist, tender biscuit dough bakes atop melted butter in a hot casserole dish, resulting in a rich, buttery crust with soft, fluffy interiors. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side to any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Baking powder
- 3 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups Buttermilk
Fat
- 0.5 cup Salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Melt Butter: Place the 0.5 cup of salted butter into an 8×8 inch casserole dish and put it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) allowing the butter to melt thoroughly and heat the dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 3 teaspoons granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour 2 cups of buttermilk into the flour mixture and use a fork to stir gently until the dough is just combined. The dough will be very moist and rough; avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Transfer Dough to Hot Buttered Dish: Once the oven is fully preheated, carefully remove the hot casserole dish containing melted butter. Immediately spoon the biscuit dough into the dish and use your fingers to spread the dough evenly across the entire bottom, so it swims in the butter.
- Score the Dough: Use a knife to cut lines through the dough, dividing it into 9 equal square pieces for easy serving after baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the dish back in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the biscuits have risen and cooked through.
- Serve Hot: Remove the dish carefully from the oven and serve the Butter Swim Biscuits warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure biscuits remain tender and fluffy.
- Ensure the butter is fully melted and the dish is hot before adding the dough for the signature butter swim effect.
- If you do not have buttermilk, you can substitute with milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Use a fork or fingers to mix the dough gently rather than a spoon or mixer.
- The biscuits are best enjoyed fresh and warm but can be reheated gently.
