Description
These Butter Swim Biscuits are the ultimate comfort food — soft, flaky, and drenched in butter for a rich, indulgent flavor. They’re easy to make and perfect for any meal, whether it’s a cozy breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Serve them warm with honey, jam, or alongside your favorite main dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or whole milk as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a 9×9-inch square baking dish or a round cake pan, or use a cast-iron skillet for extra crispiness.
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Add the butter and buttermilk: Pour in the melted butter and buttermilk, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the dough; it should be a bit lumpy and sticky.
- Transfer the dough to the pan: Pour the biscuit dough into the prepared pan. Spread it out gently with a spatula, but don’t worry about making it perfect. The dough will spread and form a beautiful, fluffy texture as it bakes.
- Bake the biscuits: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Brush with butter (optional): Once the biscuits are done baking, brush the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter for an extra layer of richness and flavor.
- Serve: Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes before serving. These biscuits are perfect for dipping in gravy, drizzling with honey, or enjoying with a side of jam.
Notes
- Buttermilk substitution: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute with regular milk and add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to make your own sour milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Make ahead: These biscuits are best served fresh, but you can freeze the dough (before baking) for up to 1 month. Simply bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 5 minutes to the baking time.
- Flavor variations: Add shredded cheese, garlic powder, or fresh herbs (such as rosemary) to the dough for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg