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Homemade butter swim biscuits stacked on a plate with melted cheese, a pat of butter on the side, and a mug with an orange fish design in the background.

butter swim biscuits

Golden, fluffy butter swim biscuits baked in a pool of butter — no cold butter, no rolling, no stress. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday meals, or anytime comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest/Cool 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 210kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Cost: $5

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (oven-safe glass or metal)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (for dry ingredients)
  • 1 Whisk (to combine flour, sugar, and salt)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (for mixing and spreading dough)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups Self-rising flour - or all-purpose flour + 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder + ½ teaspoon salt per cup
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ¾ cups Buttermilk - or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice
  • ½ (1 stick) cup Butter, melted - divided: half in pan, half in dough
  • 2 tablespoon Honey - for drizzling (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives - chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese - optional
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - optional

📋 Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place ¼ cup butter in a 9x13 dish and melt in the oven until hot and bubbly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center.
  • Pour buttermilk and remaining melted butter into the well. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Carefully remove the hot pan from oven. Pour dough into the center of melted butter. Spread gently.
  • Return pan to oven. Bake until golden brown on top and crispy around edges.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.3mg