Description
These Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits are a deliciously tender and flaky treat perfect for starting your day. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a buttery base, these biscuits bake to a golden brown perfection with a sweet touch from honey, delivering warmth and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure a hot environment for the biscuits to rise properly and develop a golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until the mixture is well combined and aerated.
- Cut in Butter: Cut cold butter into small cubes, then add to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually stir in the whole milk and honey (or sugar) until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish, creating a butter layer that will help the biscuits cook from the bottom and add rich flavor.
- Form Biscuits: Scoop the biscuit dough over the melted butter in the baking dish, spreading it evenly but gently over the surface.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For a sweeter biscuit, use honey instead of sugar; adjust amount to taste.
- Make sure the butter for mixing is cold, but the butter at the bottom is melted to create the buttery swim effect.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough biscuits.
- Serve warm with additional butter, honey, or jam.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to refresh.
