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Close-up of square-cut Butter Swim Biscuits in a white ceramic baking dish with a shimmering pool of yellow melted butter. (Butter Swim Biscuits)

Butter Swim Biscuits: The Ultimate Guide to Fluffy, Golden Buttermilk Bliss

Master the art of Butter Swim Biscuits with this foolproof recipe. Featuring a craggy golden-brown crust and a soft, fluffy interior, these biscuits bake in a shimmering pool of melted butter for ultimate flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour 312g
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar 12g
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder 14g
  • 1 tsp Salt 6g
  • 2 cups Buttermilk 480ml
  • 1/2 cup Salted butter 113g, melted

Equipment

  • 1 White ceramic baking dish (9x13) Essential for even heat distribution.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Silicone Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter in a white ceramic dish and melt in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups (312g) flour, 1 tbsp (12g) sugar, 1 tbsp (14g) baking powder, and 1 tsp (6g) salt.
Assembly and Bake
  1. Add 2 cups (480ml) buttermilk to dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a shaggy, wet dough forms. Do not overmix.
  2. Pour dough into the melted butter pool. Spread to edges and score into 9 squares using a knife or bench scraper.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are craggy, matte, and deep golden-brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure your buttermilk is cold for the best rise.
Don't worry if the butter looks like too much; the biscuits will absorb most of it during resting.