I’ve made these butter swim biscuits more times than I can count, and they’ve never failed to impress, even on the busiest weeknights! You can trust this recipe will turn out golden and fluffy every time because it’s been tested (and devoured) by my own family over and over again!
Slather these butter swim biscuits with some mixed berry jam or honey raspberry jam!
If you’re craving a warm, buttery biscuit for breakfast that’s crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside without having to roll out dough or fuss with cutters you need to try these Butter Swim Biscuits!
Also known as butter dip biscuits or butter bath biscuits, they basically swim in melted butter while they bake, making every bite golden, flaky, and oh-so-good! What more can you ask for?
My family is obsessed with these butter swim biscuits, and for good reason! They’re everything you want in a biscuit, soft, fluffy, and full of rich, buttery flavor. They are so good slathered in blueberry jam!
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What are Butter Swim Biscuits?
Butter swim biscuits are soft buttermilk biscuits that are baked in a pool of melted butter. Instead of shaping each biscuit individually, you press the dough right into a pan of butter, score the top, and bake. That makes the biscuits buttery and golden with crisp edges and a moist, fluffy interior.
They’re sometimes called “no-roll biscuits” or “melted butter biscuits” because there’s no need to roll out dough or use a biscuit cutter. Super simple, totally delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe Ingredients
- All purpose flour. You'll need 2 ½ cups of all purpose flour. If you prefer, you can use self rising flour instead. Just leave out the baking powder and salt.
- Baking powder. This helps make the biscuits light and fluffy!
- Sugar. For just a little sweetness. If you don't have sugar, you can use honey or maple syrup instead.
- Salt. To help even out the sweetness of the sugar.
- Buttermilk. You can use homemade buttermilk or you can buy it in your local grocery store. It can usually be found near the milk and cream.
- Butter. Unsalted or salted butter will work in this recipe.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Butter Swim Biscuits (Quick and Easy)
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pour melted butter into an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2
Stir in the buttermilk until just combined, it’ll be a thick, sticky dough.
Step 3
Pour the biscuit dough right into the buttered dish. Gently spread it out to the edges without mixing in the butter.
Step 4
Use a knife to cut the dough into 9 squares before baking. This helps the biscuits bake evenly and makes them easier to separate later. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the butter is bubbling around the edges.
Serving Suggestions for this Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
These biscuits are delicious with everything! Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy them:
- For breakfast! Serve with eggs, bacon, and jam. I love using peach jam or strawberry jam for my biscuits.
- Slathered in honey, homemade pear butter or homemade apple butter.
- Smothered in sausage gravy for a Southern-style breakfast.
- As a dinner side. I love to serve them with soups, stews, chili, or even Instant Pot turkey breast.
- Make biscuit sandwiches. Slice in half and stuff with ham or bacon, cheese, or scrambled eggs.
Storing these Easy Butter Swim Biscuits
These butter bath biscuits store really well! Here’s how to keep them fresh:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven before serving.
- You can even freeze these biscuits! Wrap individual biscuits tightly in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or reheat from frozen.
Reheat biscuits in a toaster oven at 350°F for 5–8 minutes to bring back that fresh-baked crispiness.
Lynn's Tip!
You can mix the dough ahead and store it in the fridge for a few hours. When ready to bake, pour melted butter in the pan, add the chilled dough, and bake as usual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you use self-rising flour, just leave out the baking powder and salt. It makes these already easy butter swim biscuits even easier.
A glass 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish works great, but a metal pan will give you slightly crispier edges. Just make sure it’s deep enough to hold the butter without spilling.
Absolutely. Just use a 9x13 inch pan and double all the ingredients. Bake for a few extra minutes until golden brown.
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📖 Recipe
Butter Swim Biscuit Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups All purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 ¾ cup Buttermilk
- ½ cup Butter Melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pour melted butter into an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined. It’ll be a thick, sticky dough.
- Pour the biscuit dough right into the buttered dish. Gently spread it out to the edges without mixing in the butter.
- Use a knife to cut the dough into 9 squares before baking. This helps the biscuits bake evenly and makes them easier to separate later.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the butter is bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- If you prefer to use self rising flour, simply leave out the baking powder and salt!
- You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe. If you are using salted butter, just leave out the extra salt in the recipe.
- These biscuits are best served right away, but you can make the dough ahead of time and then pour the dough into the baking pan right before you are ready to bake them.
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