Description
If you’ve never baked biscuits in butter, you’re in for a revelation. These Butter Swim Biscuits are unbelievably tender on the inside with a golden, crispy base from the butter bath they bake in. They’re perfect for cozy breakfasts, easy dinners, or snacking any time. Whether you’re searching for an easy recipe, quick breakfast idea, or the ultimate comfort food, this one delivers. Plus, it’s a great addition to your list of crowd-pleasing food ideas for brunches or potlucks!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Melt butter and pour it into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
4. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined (don’t overmix).
5. Pour the dough over the melted butter and spread gently.
6. Use a knife to score the dough into 9 squares before baking.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top.
8. Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t skip the pre-scoring step—it makes cutting and serving easier later.
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder or herbs to the butter before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: butter biscuits, easy biscuits, breakfast ideas, southern biscuits, quick breakfast