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Butter Swim Biscuits

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By Southern Living

Butter swim biscuits are baked in melted butter—they're actually swimming in butter! The final result is a fluffy, tender biscuit with crispy, golden edges.

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Butter Swim Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
  2. Fold in buttermilk and 3 tablespoons of the melted butter until just combined and dry ingredients are moistened.
  3. Pour remaining melted butter into an 8-inch square baking dish, tilting to coat bottom and sides.
  4. Transfer dough to the baking dish and gently spread into an even layer.
  5. Bake for 23–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Let stand about 5 minutes so the butter absorbs. Cut into 8 portions and serve warm.