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Best Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits | Cozy & Easy Morning Treat

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or an oven-safe pan.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  5. Add Buttermilk
  6. 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.
  7. Melt the Butter
  8. 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.
  9. Add the Biscuit Dough
  10. Spoon the dough into the dish on top of the melted butter. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, ensuring it reaches the edges.
  11. Score the Dough
  12. Lightly score the dough into 9 squares using a knife. This helps the biscuits bake evenly and makes them easier to separate after baking.
  13. Bake the Biscuits
  14. 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.
  15. Cool and Serve
  16. 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.

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