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Butter Swim Biscuits Easy Recipes for Fluffy, Golden Perfection

Fluffy, golden, buttery biscuits that bake in a pool of melted butter. Your go-to for soft, rich, comforting bites with every meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: bread easy recipes, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, homemade pretzels soft easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 9 biscuits
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the melted butter into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  5. Spoon the biscuit dough directly on top of the melted butter and gently spread it to the edges.
  6. Using a sharp knife, cut the unbaked dough into 9 squares to help with portioning later.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

Serve with honey or jam for a sweet touch, or pair with soups and stews for a comforting meal.