Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F).
- Place the butter in an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Put the dish in the oven until the butter completely melts.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl combine:
- flour
- baking powder
- sugar
- salt
- Mix well.
Step 3: Add the Buttermilk
- Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture.
- Stir gently until a thick sticky dough forms.
Do not overmix.
Step 4: Add Dough to the Butter
- Carefully remove the baking dish with melted butter from the oven.
- Spoon the biscuit dough into the dish directly over the butter.
- Spread it gently so it fills the pan.
The butter will come up around the edges.
Step 5: Cut the Dough
- Use a knife or spatula to cut the dough into 9 squares before baking.
- This makes them easier to separate later.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Butter swim biscuits are delicious with:
- Honey 🍯
- Jam 🍓
- Sausage gravy
- Fried chicken 🍗
- Eggs and bacon 🍳
✅ Baking Tip:
For extra flavor, brush the top with garlic butter or honey butter right after baking.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
🧈 The famous 3-ingredient butter biscuits
🥐 Flaky buttermilk biscuits like Cracker Barrel
🔥 Air fryer biscuits ready in 10 minutes.
