Melt-in-Your-Mouth Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits You’ll Crave Daily
These breakfast butter swim biscuits are golden, fluffy, and swimming in melted butter for the ultimate Southern-inspired comfort. No kneading or rolling required—just stir, pour, and bake! Perfect for busy mornings or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon salt only if your butter is unsalted
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat & PrepPreheat your oven to 450°F. Pour melted butter into an 8×8 baking dish.
- Step 2: Mix the DoughIn a bowl, mix the self-rising flour, sugar (if using), and salt. Stir in buttermilk just until combined—don’t overmix.
- Step 3: Pour & SpreadPour dough into the buttered dish and spread gently to the corners. The butter will rise around the edges—that’s the magic!
- Step 4: Score & BakeUse a butter knife to score the top into 9 squares (this helps with even cooking). Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Step 5: Cool & ServeLet the biscuits sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Secret Tips for Perfect Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits
- Let the Butter Brown Slightly: Before pouring the dough into the dish, let the butter sit in the hot oven for 2–3 extra minutes. Slight browning adds a rich, nutty depth that enhances biscuit flavor.
- Use Cold Buttermilk: Cold liquid hitting warm butter creates steam, which helps give the biscuits an extra lift and fluffiness.
- Score the Top Before Baking: Lightly scoring the dough into squares with a butter knife helps the biscuits bake more evenly and gives you easy cutting guides post-bake.
- Rest the Dough in the Butter: Let the dough sit in the melted butter for 5 minutes before baking. This allows the flour to hydrate and soak up buttery flavor for a better crumb.
- Spoon the Butter Over the Top Mid-Bake: Open the oven quickly around the 15-minute mark and use a spoon to baste the top of the biscuits with some of the melted butter pooling around the edges.
- Sprinkle Flaky Salt or Cheese: Just before baking, add a pinch of flaky sea salt or grated parmesan on top for a gourmet twist that really stands out.
- Make a Sweet Version: Add 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the dough, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a cozy brunch-style biscuit.
- Double the Recipe, Use a 9x13 Dish: Feeding a crowd? This recipe doubles easily. Just use a 9x13-inch pan and bake an extra 5–7 minutes.