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Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe

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Butter Swim Biscuits are a classic Southern-style biscuit baked with a generous amount of melted butter in the baking dish. Fluffy and golden on top, these biscuits soak up the buttery base for a rich, tender crumb with a delightful crispy bottom. Perfect as a comforting side or breakfast treat, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and a high-temperature oven bake.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it reaches the high temperature needed for perfect biscuit rise and golden crust.
  2. Melt Butter: Place the ½ cup of unsalted butter in an oven-safe baking dish and put it in the heating oven to melt while you prepare your batter. This step creates the buttery base for the biscuits to ‘swim’ in.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar thoroughly. This ensures an even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  4. Add Milk: Stir in the whole milk just until combined with the dry ingredients. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits light and tender.
  5. Combine Batter and Butter: Carefully remove the baking dish with melted butter from the oven. Pour the biscuit batter gently over the melted butter without stirring it in. The batter should sit atop the butter to create the characteristic layers.
  6. Bake: Place the dish back in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top with a slightly crispy bottom.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffy biscuit texture.
  • Use an oven-safe dish to melt the butter safely and evenly.
  • Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
  • The high oven temperature is key for achieving the classic biscuit rise.

Keywords: butter swim biscuits, Southern biscuits, buttery biscuits, baked biscuits, quick biscuits

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