Easy Butter Swim Biscuits

Meet the buttery little miracle that shows up at brunch like it has its life together: Easy Butter Swim Biscuits. They’re flaky, buttery, and unapologetically indulgent—like a croissant that forgot to apologize. Try them because they make everything else on the table look and taste upgraded, and because sometimes you deserve carbs that flirt with butter and never commit.

One time my husband decided to “help” by melting the butter in a saucepan and walking away to “check the mail” for ten minutes. The smoke alarm performed its one-man show and the kids voted him off kitchen island duty. I saved the biscuits, he saved face (eventually), and we all learned a useful life lesson: never trust someone who thinks stirring equals babysitting. Also yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Grate the cold butter on a box grater. It acts like magic and feels a little like culinary witchcraft.
– Freeze the biscuit cutter for a minute to prevent sticking. Also, pretend you planned this.
– Use parchment on your baking sheet so you don’t have to scrub butter ghosts off metal later. I still scrub—habit, not pride.
– If you’re desperate: shape by hand and call them “rustic.” People will nod as if that was intentional.

Serving Ideas

– Split and slather with jam, honey, or the kind of compound butter that makes guests raise an eyebrow and ask for more.
– Serve with eggs and bacon for brunch domination. If the kids drove you nuts that morning, pair with wine. No questions.
– Use as a short-lived dinner roll with soup—immediate culinary class, minimal effort.
– Want to be fancy? Brush tops with browned butter and sprinkle flaky salt. Fancy people will whisper. You will not tell them about the boxed biscuit cutter.

What to Serve It With

– Roasted chicken that thinks it’s fancy.
– A sloppy, unapologetic stew.
– A salad if you insist on pretending it’s spring.
– Coffee that’s strong enough to make you forget the laundry pile.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overwork the dough. If you mix it like you’re kneading a tire, biscuits will be sad and tough.
– Keep the butter cold. If it melts in the bowl, start over, breathe deeply, and curse softly.
– Bake on the middle rack unless you enjoy crust that’s overly ambitious on one side.
– Yes, you can stack them warm. No, you shouldn’t try to taste-test three before plating. I did; no regrets.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Reheat under foil at 350°F for 8–10 minutes to restore warmth without turning them into oven bricks.
– Freeze baked biscuits in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat like a civilized human (or microwave for 20 seconds if you’re not).

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Add shredded cheddar and chives for a savory spin.
– Mix in a teaspoon of garlic powder and a handful of herbs for dinner-worthy rolls.
– For sweet: toss in a tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, then glaze post-bake. Don’t name it fancy things unless you plan to charge for it.

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Easy Butter Swim Biscuits

Delicious and fluffy biscuits swimming in buttery goodness.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 1 cup milk whole

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
• In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt together.
• Add melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined.
• Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
• Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with honey or jam for extra sweetness.