About This Recipe
Butter Swim Biscuits are a Southern-style baking powder biscuit known for their unique preparation method. The dough is poured into a pan containing a melted pool of butter, which the biscuits “swim” in as they bake. This technique results in biscuits with a crispy, buttery bottom and exterior, and a soft, fluffy interior.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe requires no rolling or cutting of dough, making it exceptionally simple and quick to prepare. The method guarantees a consistent texture and rich, buttery flavor throughout the biscuit. It is a reliable one-bowl, one-pan recipe that yields tender, flavorful biscuits with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter
Step by Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the ½ cup of unsalted butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe pan.
Place the dish in the preheating oven for 2-3 minutes, or just until the butter is completely melted. Remove the pan from the oven and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a thick, sticky batter just comes together. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Pour the biscuit batter directly on top of the melted butter in the baking dish, spreading it evenly into the corners.
Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, score the unbaked dough into 9 equal squares before baking. This makes separating the biscuits after baking easier.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges are crisp.
Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately cut along the pre-scored lines and carefully lift the biscuits out of the pan with a spatula or fork.
Serve warm.
FAQ
Can I use salted butter?
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