Butter Swim Biscuits
I’m thrilled to share with you one of my all-time favorite biscuit recipes: Butter Swim Biscuits. These heavenly delights are incredibly easy to make and boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s simply irresistible. With just a handful of ingredients and a unique ‘butter swimming’ technique, these biscuits are guaranteed to steal the show at any meal. Join me as I walk you through the steps to create these fluffy, buttery delights that will have your taste buds singing with joy!
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Butter Swim Biscuits Ingredients
Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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, the Biscuits should be golden brown on top.
Tips & Tricks
- Use Cold Ingredients: While it might seem counterintuitive, cold ingredients like buttermilk and butter help create a flakier texture in your biscuits. Keep your buttermilk and butter refrigerated until just before using them.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix them until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits. A few lumps in the dough are perfectly fine.
- Handle the Dough Gently: When shaping and cutting the biscuit dough, handle it as little as possible. The warmth from your hands can melt the butter and lead to less fluffy biscuits.
- Use a Sharp Cutter: For clean edges and maximum rise, use a sharp biscuit cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough. Avoid twisting the cutter when cutting the biscuits, as this can seal the edges and prevent them from rising properly.
- Keep it Cold: If the dough starts to get too warm or sticky while you’re working with it, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes to chill. Cold dough yields better results.
- Choose the Right Baking Dish: A cast iron skillet is traditional and works wonderfully for Butter Swim Biscuits, but you can also use a baking dish or even a sheet pan. Just make sure it’s well-greased to prevent sticking.
- Preheat the Baking Dish: Melting the butter in the baking dish before adding the dough ensures that the bottoms of the biscuits get nicely browned and crispy. Plus, it adds that extra buttery flavor!
- Place the Dish on a Baking Sheet: Placing your baking dish on a baking sheet helps catch any butter that might bubble over during baking, preventing a mess in your oven.
- Watch the Oven Closely: Biscuits can go from golden brown to overdone very quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking. They should be nicely risen and golden on top when they’re ready.
- Serve Warm: Butter Swim Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh from the oven while they’re still warm and fluffy. Serve them alongside your favorite meal or enjoy them with a pat of butter and a drizzle of honey for a delightful treat!
FAQs about Butter Swim Biscuits
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Homemade Butter Swim Biscuits
Yield:
12
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
28 minutes
Total Time:
33 minutes
These heavenly delights are incredibly easy to make and boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s simply irresistible. With just a handful of ingredients and a unique ‘butter swimming’ technique, these biscuits are guaranteed to steal the show at any meal.
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
I used a cast iron pan but you can use a square 9x9 pan
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 566mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g
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