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Butter Swim Biscuits

Get ready to fall head over heels for one of the most buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuit recipes you’ll ever try: Butter Swim Biscuits! With a flaky crust and a tender, moist inside that literally swims in butter, these biscuits are pure comfort food bliss.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup butter, melted 1 stick

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Add buttermilk and stir until just combined into a moist dough.
  • Melt butter and pour into an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Drop dough into butter and spread evenly to edges with a spatula.
  • Score the dough into 9 squares before baking.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.

Notes

Use cold buttermilk for fluffier biscuits. Add herbs, garlic, or cheese for a savory twist. Great with jam, gravy, or soups.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Fat: 14g