If you love buttery, flaky biscuits, then you have to try Butter Swim Biscuits. These buttermilk biscuits are baked while swimming in melted butter, giving them a crispy, golden crust with a soft and fluffy inside that’s simply irresistible. If that sounds amazing (and it really is!), don’t miss my Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits, a fruity twist on this classic.
A Bit of History and Why You’ll Love These Biscuits
This recipe comes from Simply Texas Butter Swim Biscuits, passed down from grandma’s kitchen — so you know it’s a keeper! It’s easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have, with just buttermilk as the only special ingredient (and if you don’t have any, you can easily make your own homemade buttermilk).
Enjoy these biscuits fresh, slathered with your favorite jam, or get creative! I’ve used them in recipes like Butter Swim Biscuit Blueberry Cobbler, Butter Swim Biscuits and Gravy, and Butter Swim Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie. The buttery crust makes every dish extra special.
Ingredients for Butter Swim Biscuits
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups (490 g) buttermilk
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to evenly combine and sift the dry ingredients.
- Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until the dough just comes together—be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Pour the melted butter into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Transfer the dough on top of the butter and use a spatula or your hands to spread it evenly all the way to the edges.
- Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 9 equal squares (3×3 grid).
- Bake for about 28 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
- Let the biscuits absorb the butter for a few minutes before cutting and serving to enjoy the full buttery flavor.
Storage Tips
- Best eaten fresh! For next-day enjoyment, bake the biscuits and let them cool completely.
- Wrap tightly with foil (or plastic wrap if fully cooled) and store in the fridge.
- When ready to eat, warm them gently in the oven at a low temperature for up to 10 minutes.
Freezing Butter Swim Biscuits
Wrap cooled biscuits tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Stored properly, they can stay fresh in the freezer for up to two months. Reheat in the oven to enjoy that fresh-baked buttery goodness anytime!
These buttery, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want a little comfort food magic. Give them a try and see why they’re a beloved classic!