Butter Swim Biscuits

A slice of a butter swim biscuit on a white plate with the pan of biscuits in the background.

5 from 10 votes

Indulge in fluffy, buttery bliss with Butter Swim Biscuits. Crispy edges, tender layers, and a pool of melted butter make these biscuits irresistible.

Author: Nikki Lee

Servings: biscuits

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup butter (1 Stick) I use salted
▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
▢ 4 teaspoons baking powder
▢ 2 teaspoons sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
▢ 2 cups buttermilk well shaken

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F.
While the oven is warming up, melt a stick of salted butter.
You can do this by placing the butter in the baking dish and letting it melt in the oven or by melting it in the microwave using a microwave-safe dish (you can use your baking dish if it is microwave-safe). You don't want the butter boiling hot, just melted.
Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Use a whisk to sift the ingredients together and ensure they are evenly mixed.
Pour the buttermilk into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture gently until the ingredients are mostly combined. Be careful not to overwork the batter, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Take an 8x8-inch baking dish and pour the melted butter into it, evenly coating the bottom. (I usually melt mine in the glass baking dish- less to wash.)
Place the biscuit dough on top of the melted butter in the baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to spread the dough out, ensuring it reaches the edges of the pan and forms an even layer.
Using a knife or bench scraper, slice the dough into 9 squares, following a 3x3 pattern.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Once the biscuits are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow the butter to be absorbed into the biscuits, about 10 minutes. This will enhance their flavor and texture.
Enjoy your delicious Butter Swim Biscuits! They are best served warm.

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