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Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe

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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 biscuits

Description

Butter Swim Biscuits are an incredibly easy, no-knead biscuit recipe that yields golden, crispy-edged, fluffy-centered biscuits perfect for any meal. Made with pantry staples and featuring a buttery base that creates a delicious crust, these biscuits deliver a comforting, bakery-style experience at home. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe guarantees foolproof results every time.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups buttermilk (or homemade: 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice, rested 5 minutes)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C). This high heat is key for developing a golden crust and achieving a fluffy biscuit rise.
  2. Melt the butter: Place ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish (glass or metal) and melt it directly in the oven while it preheats. Once melted, carefully remove and set aside.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisking properly aerates the flour and evenly distributes the rising agents.
  4. Add the buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir with a spatula just until the mixture is combined. The dough will be thick and sticky, which is perfect. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
  5. Pour into the buttered dish: Spoon the dough over the melted butter in the baking dish. Gently spread it out evenly, allowing some butter to float to the top and pool around the edges. This ‘swim’ action creates a crisp, delicious crust.
  6. Score before baking: Lightly score the top of the dough into 9 squares using a butter knife. This helps separate the biscuits easily after baking.
  7. Bake to perfection: Bake the biscuits for 25–30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the edges are bubbling with butter. The biscuits should rise beautifully and emit a fragrant, buttery aroma.

Notes

  • Use fresh baking powder for the best rise; expired baking powder leads to dense biscuits.
  • If using salted butter, reduce added salt to avoid over-seasoning.
  • For homemade buttermilk, mix milk with white vinegar or lemon juice and let sit 5 minutes before use.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain tender, fluffy biscuits.
  • Scoring dough before baking helps in portioning the biscuits easily.
  • Use a glass or metal 9×9-inch baking dish for even heat distribution.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/butter-swim-biscuits-recipe/