These buttery, flaky biscuits are incredibly easy to make. The “swim” in butter makes them extra rich and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Pour the melted butter into a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Add Buttermilk:
- Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Form and Cut Biscuits:
- Lightly flour a surface.
- Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
- Gently pat the dough into a roughly 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut the dough into 9 squares, or use a biscuit cutter.
- Swim in Butter:
- Place the biscuits in the baking dish, allowing them to swim in the melted butter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve:
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm.
Tips for Success:
- Don’t overmix: Overmixing the dough will result in tough biscuits.
- Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds tang and tenderness. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Golden brown: Keep an eye on the biscuits while they bake, and adjust the baking time as needed to achieve a golden brown color.
Enjoy your delicious Butter Swim Biscuits!