Butter Swim Biscuits
These incredibly easy Butter Swim Biscuits require absolutely no rolling or cutting! A simple buttermilk dough is baked directly in a pool of melted butter, resulting in fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with a shatteringly crisp crust.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup 1 stick / 113 g unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prep the Dish: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish, making sure the entire bottom is fully coated in the butter pool.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Form the Dough: Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky—don’t overmix it!
- Add to Pan: Carefully spoon the wet dough directly into the butter-filled baking dish. Gently spread it out to the edges using a spatula.
- Score the Dough: Use a sharp knife to lightly score the dough into 9 even squares (this allows the butter to seep in and helps with cutting later).
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown and the edges are wonderfully crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Let the pan cool for a few minutes before serving so the hot biscuits can fully absorb the surrounding melted butter. Serve warm!
Notes
Pro-Tip: For the absolute best rise, ensure your oven is fully preheated to 450°F before the baking dish goes in. The intense, immediate blast of heat is what activates the baking powder quickly and creates those incredibly tall, fluffy interior layers!
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