Description
Start your morning with these irresistibly buttery and flaky Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits! This simple, no-fuss recipe creates perfectly golden biscuits that literally “swim” in butter as they bake, giving them a rich flavor and tender texture. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can whip up these biscuits in no time, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a cozy snack. Serve them with honey, jam, or gravy for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or an oven-safe pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Buttermilk
- Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be sticky—don’t overmix, as this can make the biscuits dense.
- Melt the Butter
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then pour it into the prepared baking dish. Make sure the bottom of the dish is fully coated.
- Add the Biscuit Dough
- Spoon the dough into the dish on top of the melted butter. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, ensuring it reaches the edges.
- Score the Dough
- Lightly score the dough into 9 squares using a knife. This helps the biscuits bake evenly and makes them easier to separate after baking.
- Bake the Biscuits
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes before slicing along the scored lines. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like jam, honey, or gravy.
Notes
- Make Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, combine 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 ¾ cups of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Avoid Overmixing: Stir the dough just until the ingredients are combined to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
- Storage: Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating Tip: Warm biscuits in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Freezer-Friendly: Wrap individual biscuits in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern