Small Batch Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
These Small Batch Butter Swim Biscuits are a quick and easy treat perfect for when you want fresh, buttery biscuits without the hassle of making a large batch. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked with melted butter swimming beneath, these biscuits come out golden brown, tender, and packed with flavor. Ideal for breakfast or as a side, they require minimal prep and cook time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 biscuits 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (½ stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) to get it nice and hot for baking the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently just until everything is combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into a 5×5-inch baking dish, allowing the butter to coat the bottom fully.
- Add Dough: Spoon the biscuit dough over the melted butter, spreading it evenly to the edges with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Cut Dough: Using a knife, cut the unbaked dough into 4 equal squares directly in the dish.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the tops turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the biscuits to rest in the pan for 10 minutes so the butter can absorb, then cut through the squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Using a rimmed baking sheet under the dish helps catch butter drips for easier cleanup.
- Resting the biscuits after baking lets them soak up the buttery flavor.
- Feel free to add herbs or cheese to the dough for variation.
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