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Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe

Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Southern comfort meets culinary magic with these butter swim biscuits, where golden, flaky layers melt in your mouth. Buttery, rich goodness creates a heavenly experience you’ll crave from first bite to last crumb.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Leavening and Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
  2. Pour buttermilk into the dry mixture, gently folding until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
  3. Melt butter completely in the microwave, coating a rectangular baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray.
  4. Spread melted butter across the bottom of the prepared dish, creating a rich, golden base.
  5. Carefully drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough directly into the melted butter, allowing each portion to be surrounded and coated by the liquid butter.
  6. Position the dish in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C), baking for 15-20 minutes until the top achieves a deep golden-brown color and edges become crispy and slightly puffy.

Notes

  • Select high-protein flour like bread flour for extra fluffy texture and structure.
  • Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature to help activate baking powder and create softer biscuits.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits – mix just until ingredients combine.
  • Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for vegan version.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg