Butter Swim Biscuits

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Butter Swim Biscuits: The Ultimate Buttery, Fluffy Southern Delight

If you’ve ever dreamed of biting into a biscuit so buttery that it practically melts in your mouth, then Butter Swim Biscuits are about to become your new obsession. This Southern-inspired recipe is not only incredibly simple to make, but it also produces the most tender, golden-brown biscuits with a crispy buttery crust on the outside and a soft, fluffy center inside. The secret? These biscuits are literally baked in a pool of melted butter—hence the name “Butter Swim.”

Let’s dive into how to make these irresistible biscuits step by step.

🧈 Ingredients You’ll Need

To make a batch of delicious Butter Swim Biscuits, you’ll need:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk (cold)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

(Tip: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by mixing 2 cups of milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before using.)

🥣 Step 1: Melt the Butter

Start by preheating your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Cut the stick of butter into chunks and place them in an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish. Slide the dish into the oven for a few minutes—just until the butter is completely melted and bubbling slightly around the edges.

Once melted, remove the dish carefully and set it aside. The butter will form the base in which the biscuit dough will bake, giving every piece a crispy, golden crust.

🧂 Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

The flour
Baking powder
Sugar
Salt

Make sure everything is well combined so that the baking powder distributes evenly. This ensures your biscuits rise uniformly and achieve that beautiful fluffy texture.

🥛 Step 3: Add the Buttermilk

Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir gently using a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until the ingredients come together and form a sticky dough.

Important Tip: Don’t overmix! The dough should look slightly lumpy—this keeps the biscuits soft and tender. Overmixing develops gluten, which can make them tough.

🧈 Step 4: Pour the Dough into the Buttered Dish

Now for the fun part. Pour the sticky dough directly into the baking dish with the melted butter.
Using a spatula, gently spread the dough out so it covers the bottom of the dish evenly. You’ll notice that butter will start to pool around the edges and even on top of the dough—this is exactly what you want!