Butter Swim Biscuits

Quick Info

Prep: 10m | Cook: 25m | Servings: 9

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp salt

🍳 Equipment

• 8x8-inch baking dish
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Spatula

📋 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Add buttermilk and mix just until a moist dough forms.
4. Pour the melted butter into an 8x8-inch baking dish and place the dough on top of the melted butter.
5. Using a spatula, spread the dough evenly across the pan until it touches the sides.
6. Cut the dough into 9 equal squares before baking.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top.

💡 Notes & Variations

• The biscuits bake directly in the pool of melted butter, resulting in a crisp golden crust with a soft interior.