Description
Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful Southern-style baked treat featuring tender biscuit dough baked atop a pool of melted butter, resulting in crispy, buttery edges and soft, fluffy centers. Perfect for pairing with eggs, bacon, or jam, these no-knead biscuits deliver rich flavor and a simple preparation that makes them an ideal morning comfort food.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it is hot enough for the biscuits to rise quickly and develop a golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined for even leavening and seasoning.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish, creating a buttery pool for the biscuits to bake in.
- Assemble Biscuits: Carefully pour the biscuit dough over the melted butter in the dish and gently spread it evenly without stirring the butter into the dough, allowing a layered buttery effect.
- Score Dough: Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, score the dough into 9 equal squares to help with portioning and even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown and the edges are crispy and buttery.
- Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving warm, enhancing the texture and flavor perfect for breakfast.
Notes
- Use full-fat buttermilk for the richest and creamiest flavor.
- These biscuits pair excellently with eggs, bacon, or your favorite jam for a satisfying breakfast.
- For a savory variation, add shredded cheese or chopped herbs like chives or thyme to the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
