Ingredients:
A generous ½ cup of unsalted butter (because everything’s better with butter)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (the backbone of our biscuits)
4 heaping teaspoons of baking powder
4 teaspoons of white sugar (just enough sweetness)
A dash, or about 1 teaspoon, of salt
1 ¾ cups fresh buttermilk (the secret to fluffy biscuits)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to a blazing 450 degrees F (or 230 degrees C for our metric-loving friends).
- Take your trusty 8-inch square baking dish, preferably glass or ceramic. Place the butter in the dish and melt it in the microwave. Start with a minute, then check and stir. If needed, continue melting in 20-second intervals until it’s fully liquified.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk the dry ingredients until well combined, ensuring even distribution of each component.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir until you achieve a smooth and cohesive mixture. The buttermilk adds moisture and richness, resulting in fluffy biscuits with a delightful tang.
- Gently pour the biscuit mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish. For perfectly portioned biscuits, use a bench scraper or knife to mark out 9 squares.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top. Keep a watchful eye on them to prevent over-browning.
- Once baked to perfection, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy these buttery delights warm, with a pat of butter or your favorite jam.In conclusion, these Butter Swim Biscuits are a testament to the beauty of simple ingredients and expert technique. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack, these fluffy biscuits are sure to please. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to experience biscuit perfection like never before. Bon appétit!
