Butter Swim Biscuits
Tender, fluffy biscuits baked in melted butter until golden brown.
Servings 9
Calories 254kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1¾ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Don't overmix.
- Pour the melted butter into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the biscuit dough over the melted butter and gently spread it into an even layer over the top. The butter will rise around the edges, and that's ok.
- Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into 9 equal squares. I usually go over the cuts a second time to make the score marks a little more visible. The dough will bake back together, but the scoring makes the biscuits much easier to separate after baking.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the biscuits rest for several minutes before cutting along the score marks and serving warm.
Notes
- This recipe works in either an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish. I usually reach for my 8x8 because I love the extra-thick biscuits.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg