Get ready to discover your new favorite breakfast indulgence – butter swim biscuits. These incredibly tender, golden-brown beauties literally swim in melted butter as they bake, creating an irresistibly crispy bottom and pillowy-soft interior.
Unlike traditional biscuits that require cutting cold butter into flour, this genius method produces perfectly flaky layers with minimal effort. The result is a homestyle comfort food that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This
- No pastry cutter or biscuit cutter needed – just mix, pour, and bake
- Only 5 basic pantry ingredients required
- Crispy, buttery exterior with a cloud-like center
- Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch
- No special techniques or baking experience needed
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 stick butter
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C)
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl
- Stir in buttermilk until just combined to form a sticky dough
- Melt butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish in the preheated oven
- Pour dough over melted butter and use a spatula to spread evenly
- Cut dough into 12 portions before baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown
Tips & Variations
- No buttermilk? Mix 2 cups milk with 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for savory biscuits
- Brush with honey butter right after baking for extra sweetness
- Score the dough gently to avoid scratching your baking dish
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving to set the texture
Serving Suggestions
Serve these buttery biscuits warm with your favorite jam, honey, or sausage gravy. They’re perfect alongside scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast, or as a side for homestyle dinners like fried chicken or pot roast.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispiness
- Biscuits are done when golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean
FAQs
- Can I freeze these biscuits? Yes, wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Why did my biscuits turn out dense? Make sure not to overmix the dough and check that your baking powder is fresh.
- Can I use self-rising flour? Yes, omit the baking powder and reduce salt to ½ teaspoon if using self-rising flour.
- What makes these different from regular biscuits? The melted butter bath creates a unique crispy bottom and ultra-tender interior that’s different from traditional cut biscuits.
Servings4
Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Calories—
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 stick butter
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C)
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl
- Stir in buttermilk until just combined to form a sticky dough
- Melt butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish in the preheated oven
- Pour dough over melted butter and use a spatula to spread evenly
- Cut dough into 12 portions before baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispiness
- Biscuits are done when golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean
