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Golden brown butter swim biscuits baked in a square dish and cut into nine pieces, showing the crispy edges and fluffy texture.
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Butter Swim Biscuits

These Butter Swim Biscuits are rich, fluffy, and baked in a pool of melted butter for the ultimate golden crust. Each bite has a crispy edge and a soft, tender, cake-like center that practically melts in your mouth. This easy biscuit recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side dish for dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: biscuit bake, butter swim biscuits, buttery biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, fluffy biscuits, southern biscuits
Cooking Method: Oven
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 9
Calories: 255kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk shaken
  • 8 tbsp butter 1/2 cup, unsalted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Pour in the buttermilk and stir until a wet, pourable dough forms. Do not overmix. A few small lumps are perfectly fine. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • Place the butter in an 8-inch square baking dish. Put the dish in the oven for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until the butter is fully melted. Remove from the oven.
  • Spoon the biscuit dough directly into the melted butter. Gently spread it out evenly to the edges of the pan using a spatula. Some butter may rise over the top, and that’s completely fine.
  • Lightly spray a bench scraper or large knife with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the dough into 9 squares by making two vertical and two horizontal cuts. Spray again if needed and go over the lines once more.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. The biscuits are ready when the top is golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
  • Let the biscuits rest for at least 5 minutes before serving so the butter can fully absorb. Slice along the pre-cut lines and enjoy.

Notes

  • If using salted butter, reduce the salt in the dough to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh the same day they are baked.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg