Butter Swim Biscuits

Butter Swim Biscuits

9 servings
These tender, buttery, crisp buttermilk biscuits satisfy all urgent cravings. You can happily set aside any hesitancy about preparing biscuits because these tangy, fluffy ones come together quickly — no cutting cold butter into flour or rolling out dough. The batter is combined in one bowl and then spread over melted butter, giving the impression of a batter swimming in butter, as the name suggests. While the biscuits bake, they absorb all the buttery goodness and crisp up around the edges. Butter swim biscuits are best served warm and fresh out of the oven but will keep covered at room temperature for up to one day (see Tip).

Ingredients

  • low-fat or whole buttermilk
    1 ¾ c
  • unsalted butter

    cut into 1-inch cubes

    ½ c
  • cups/300 grams all-purpose flour
    2 ½
  • teaspoons/16 grams baking powder
    4
  • tablespoon/12 grams sugar
    1
  • teaspoons/6 grams kosher salt
    2

Directions

  1. 1

    Set out the buttermilk to come to room temperature.

  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the center position. Place the butter in an 8-by-8-inch baking pan (preferably oven-safe glass or ceramic) then transfer to the oven to melt, about 6 minutes. Keep a close eye on it so the butter doesn’t burn. Remove from the oven and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the room-temperature buttermilk until just combined, with no visible streaks of flour. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Transfer the batter to the baking pan with butter and spread evenly with a spatula. The butter will rise to the top. Using a sharp knife, cut the batter into 9 equal-size squares. (You won’t get perfect cuts as the batter closes up.) Go over the cuts a couple of times, wiping your knife in between each cut.

  5. 5

    Bake until the edges start to crisp and the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Allow the biscuits to cool for about 3 minutes; they will soak up the butter bubbling in the bottom of the dish. Run a knife along the sides and through the cuts, then serve (see Tip).

Butter Swim Biscuits

Butter Swim Biscuits

40 min9 servings247 cal

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About this Recipe

The Easiest, Most Delicious Butter Swim Biscuits You'll Ever Make

Craving warm, fluffy, homemade biscuits but dread the usual fuss of cutting in cold butter and rolling dough? Say hello to Butter Swim Biscuits – your new favorite way to enjoy a classic Southern treat! These incredible buttermilk biscuits are designed for pure ease and maximum flavor, making them perfect for any home baker, from novice to expert.

What makes these easy biscuits truly special is their unique preparation. Forget complicated techniques; this recipe comes together in one bowl. You simply combine your dry ingredients – all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and kosher salt – with tangy buttermilk to form a simple batter. The real magic happens next: this delightful batter is spread directly over a pool of melted unsalted butter in your baking dish. As the name suggests, the batter literally 'swims' in butter!

While baking, these buttery biscuits miraculously absorb all that luscious golden butter, transforming into unbelievably tender, fluffy interiors with wonderfully crisp, golden-brown edges. The tang of the buttermilk adds a depth of flavor that complements the richness of the butter perfectly. With only 5 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cook time, you can have a batch of these glorious biscuits ready for breakfast, brunch, or as a fantastic side dish for dinner. Imagine them gracing your Thanksgiving or Christmas table – they're sure to be a holiday hit! Serve them warm, fresh out of the oven, with your favorite jam, honey, or a savory sausage gravy. Pure comfort, pure bliss, and perfectly simple.

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