Description
These Irresistible Butter Swim Biscuits are a Southern classic that are flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these easy-to-make biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dry ingredients: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in butter: Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in vanilla extract and milk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Shape and bake: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 8-10 rectangles or squares. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and fluffy.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with honey, jam, or butter.
- For a richer flavor, brush tops with melted butter after baking.
- Can substitute milk with buttermilk for tangier biscuits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
