How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits (Step by Step)
Step 1: Preheat and Melt the Butter
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish and set it in the oven until fully melted. Remove carefully and set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Make sure everything is evenly combined to help the biscuits rise properly.
Step 3: Add the Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until a thick, sticky dough forms. Don’t overmix—this keeps the biscuits tender.
Step 4: Pour and Spread
Carefully pour the dough directly into the pan of melted butter. Use a spoon or spatula to gently spread it evenly across the dish. The dough should be fully surrounded by butter.
Step 5: Slice Before Baking
Using a knife, cut the dough into 9 equal squares while it’s still raw. This helps the biscuits pull apart cleanly after baking.
Step 6: Bake Until Golden
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and the edges look crisp. The butter will bubble up and around the biscuits as they bake—this is exactly what you want.
Tips for Perfect Butter Swim Biscuits
Use real buttermilk if possible—it adds tang and tenderness
For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or shredded cheese
Let the biscuits rest for 5 minutes before serving to set the texture
Serve warm for maximum buttery goodness
How to Serve Them
Butter swim biscuits are incredibly versatile. Enjoy them:
With honey, jam, or fruit preserves
Alongside soups and stews
As a base for breakfast sandwiches
Smothered in sausage gravy
They’re humble, comforting, and dangerously easy to make.
Final Thoughts
Butter Swim Biscuits are proof that great baking doesn’t have to be complicated. With one bowl, one pan, and a generous amount of butter, you get biscuits that feel indulgent, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying.
Once you try them, they won’t just be a recipe you remember—they’ll be one you come back to again and again. 🧈🥐
