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Butter Swim Biscuits

These butter swim biscuits are incredibly rich and buttery, with crispy edges and a soft, tender interior. They're quick, easy, and baked to perfection as they 'swim' in melted butter for an extra indulgent treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 biscuits
Course: biscuits
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
  4. Pour the melted butter into an 8” x 8” square baking dish. Transfer the dough to the pan, spreading it out evenly all the way to the edges. Score the dough into 9 squares using a sharp knife or a bench scraper.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • For tips, step-by-step photos, and extra details, be sure to read the full post above before starting. It’s packed with helpful info to answer common questions!
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

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