Here’s a rich, Southern-style Butter Swim Biscuits recipe—soft on the inside with a golden, buttery crust. They’re called “swim” biscuits because the dough literally bakes in melted butter 😋
🧈 Butter Swim Biscuits
📝 Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup (1 stick / ~115g) butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Melt Butter
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
- Place butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish
- Put it in the oven until fully melted
2. Mix the Dough
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt
- Add buttermilk and mix until a soft, sticky dough forms
(Don’t overmix—it should be slightly lumpy)
3. Add Dough to Butter
- Carefully remove the hot dish with melted butter
- Pour the dough directly into the butter
- Spread it evenly (it will look like it’s floating)
4. Score the Dough
- Use a knife to cut the dough into squares (this helps with easy serving later)
5. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top
😋 What You’ll Get
- Crispy, buttery edges
- Soft, fluffy inside
- Rich flavor without needing extra butter on top
✨ Tips
- If you don’t have buttermilk: mix 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- For extra flavor: add shredded cheese or garlic powder
- Best served warm!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With honey or jam
- Alongside eggs for breakfast
- With gravy or curry dishes
If you want, I can give you a quick gravy recipe to go with these biscuits—they pair perfectly.