Butter Swim Biscuits

Name: Butter Swim Biscuits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1.75 cups buttermilk

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These butter swim biscuits are literally swimming in a pool of butter prior to baking, hence the name. They're fluffy and buttery, so there's no need for extra butter at the table. Easy to make with basic pantry items. Perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Recipe by Yoly

Updated on December 19, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

9

Yield:

9 biscuits

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Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups buttermilk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place butter in a glass or ceramic 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir butter; continue to cook and stir in 20-second intervals until butter is fully melted.
Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Stir in buttermilk until combined. Pour into the baking dish and spread over melted butter. Use a bench scraper to cut dough into 9 equal pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244	Calories
11g	Fat
31g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 527mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 113mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.