Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, fluffy biscuits baked right in melted butter for crispy, buttery edges and a tender center. There’s no rolling, cutting, or biscuit cutter needed—just mix the dough, spread it over the butter, and bake.
These biscuits are one of my favorite ways to make homemade biscuits without all the extra work. Every bite soaks up that buttery flavor, and those golden edges are hard to resist.
Why I Love Butter Swim Biscuits
About the Ingredients ⭐
- All-Purpose Flour: Gives the biscuits their soft, fluffy structure.
- Buttermilk: Adds moisture and helps make the biscuits tender.
- Baking Powder: Helps the biscuits rise.
- Sugar & Salt: Balance the flavor.
- Butter: The biscuits bake right in the melted butter for rich flavor and golden edges.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits
Make the Dough: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in the buttermilk until a soft dough forms.
Add the Butter: Melt the butter in your baking dish, then spread the biscuit dough evenly over the melted butter.
Cut the Biscuits: Score the dough into your desired portions before baking. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any butter that may bubble over.
Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Don’t overmix the dough. Stir just until the ingredients come together for tender biscuits.
- Score before baking. This makes the biscuits easier to separate once baked.
- Use a baking sheet underneath. The butter can bubble over while the biscuits bake.
- No buttermilk? Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar to 2 cups milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes before using.
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Homemade Butter Swim Biscuits
Butter Swim Biscuits are soft, fluffy homemade biscuits baked in melted butter for crispy, golden edges and plenty of buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Pour 2 cups of buttermilk into the flour mixture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a homemade version by adding 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to 2 cups of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Melt 1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter in your baking dish. A cast iron pan works great for this recipe.
- Spread the biscuit dough on top of the melted butter in the baking dish.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes or portions.
- Place your baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any potential overflow during baking.
- Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Notes
A 9×9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet works well. For a buttermilk substitute, add 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar to 2 cups milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
9Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 617mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 9g
The recipe just says bake. How long? Thanks 👍
4 teaspoons Baking powder? Is this correct? Also The instructions say baking soda…just checking because i have ruined recipes r/t type-o’s
that’s correct