Description
These Breakfast Butter Swim Biscuits are a delightful, quick-to-make morning treat featuring tender, buttery biscuits baked to golden perfection. Their light texture and subtle sweetness from honey make them ideal for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
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 it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the biscuits.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to create a well-aerated dry mix.
- Cut in butter: Cut cold butter into small cubes and incorporate it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture becomes crumbly, resembling coarse crumbs.
- Add wet ingredients: Gradually stir in the whole milk and honey (or sugar) just until the dough comes together; be careful not to over-mix to maintain biscuit tenderness.
- Prepare baking dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a rich butter pool for the biscuits to bake in.
- Scoop and bake: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the melted butter in the dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Notes
- Using cold butter helps create flaky layers in the biscuits.
- Do not over-mix the dough to avoid dense biscuits.
- The melted butter in the baking dish adds a rich bottom crust and flavor.
- Serve warm with extra honey or butter for added taste.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated.
