These Butter Swim Biscuits are pure Southern comfort—fluffy inside, golden on the outside, and literally baked while swimming in melted butter. No rolling, no cutting, no biscuit cutter needed. Just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy biscuits that are impossibly tender and rich.
Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or soaking up gravy, these biscuits disappear fast.
Why Everyone Loves Butter Swim Biscuits
- No kneading or rolling
- Extra soft and tender
- Crispy buttery edges
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Foolproof for beginners
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1¾ cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).
Place butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish and melt it in the oven.
2. Mix the Dough
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Stir in buttermilk just until combined (dough will be sticky).
3. Assemble
Carefully remove hot baking dish.
Pour biscuit dough directly into the melted butter.
Spread gently and cut into squares with a knife.
4. Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until top is golden brown and biscuits are cooked through.
5. Serve Warm
Let cool 5 minutes and serve while warm.
Tips for Perfect Butter Swim Biscuits
- Don’t overmix—lumpy is good
- Use real butter for best flavor
- Cut dough before baking for easy serving
- Serve warm for ultimate softness
Serving Ideas
- With honey or jam
- Sausage gravy
- Fried chicken
- Soup or stew
Final Thought
These Butter Swim Biscuits are buttery, fluffy, and ridiculously easy. Once you make them this way, traditional biscuits will feel like too much work.