Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
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Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
Description
This recipe uses all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt combined with buttermilk to create a moist dough. Butter is melted first in the baking pan, then the dough is spread over it and scored into nine squares before baking at 450°F until golden brown. The butter beneath the dough helps create a crisp bottom crust and rich flavor that permeates the biscuits. The baking powder provides lift for a light texture, while the sugar adds a subtle sweetness.
The finished biscuits have a soft crumb with a slightly buttery crust, suitable for serving with meals or as a snack. They can be pulled apart into squares after baking, making them convenient for sharing.
Practical tips include using a standard baking pan to prevent butter from spilling and placing the baking dish on a cookie sheet to catch any overflow during baking. Ensuring the dough touches the sides of the pan promotes even cooking and browning.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to stir until well combined and a moist dough has formed.
- Melt the butter either on the stovetop or in a microwave safe bowl.
- Pour the butter into a square (8x8 or 9x9) baking pan or dish.
- Pour the dough on top of the melted butter in the baking dish. Use your hands or a spatula to spread it as evenly as possible in the pan. Get it to spread out and touch the sides if possible.
- Use a sharp knife or a bench scraper to cut the raw, unbaked dough into 9 squares.
- Place the baking dish into the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let sit until any remaining butter is absorbed into the biscuits. Cut apart and serve.
Notes
- Use a standard square or rectangular baking pan to contain melted butter and dough.
- Spread dough evenly until it touches the pan edges for even baking.
- Place the baking pan on a cookie sheet to catch any butter that may bubble over during baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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