Ah, Butter Swim Biscuits—classic, buttery, and slightly flaky biscuits that are perfect for breakfast, tea, or a snack. 🧈✨ Here’s a straightforward recipe:
Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients (makes 8–10 biscuits)
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk (cold)
- Optional: 1 tbsp sugar for a slightly sweet version
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using.
3. Cut in butter
- Add cold cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add milk
- Pour in cold milk gradually, stirring just until the dough comes together.
- Avoid overmixing to keep biscuits light and flaky.
5. Shape the biscuits
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Gently knead 1–2 times, then roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter or glass.
6. Bake
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown on top.
7. Serve
- Brush with a little melted butter immediately for extra richness.
- Serve warm with jam, honey, or more butter.
Tips
- Keep all ingredients cold for flakier biscuits.
- Don’t twist the cutter when cutting dough—this prevents dense edges.
- For a richer flavor, replace part of the milk with buttermilk.
If you want, I can also share a “super quick 5-ingredient Butter Swim Biscuits” version that’s extra fluffy and perfect for beginners.
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