Butter Swim Biscuits | Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

If you love soft and pillowy biscuits, you’re going to fall in love with Butter Swim Biscuits! These homemade biscuits bake in a pool of melted butter giving you tender, fluffy centers and irresistibly crisp edges. It’s the easiest way to make scratch biscuits that taste totally indulgent.

Why You’ll Love This Spectacular Side Dish

• No-fuss recipe. Just stir the dough, give it a quick knead and shape, and place it into a buttered pan for a quick side to almost any meal.
• Buttery flavor in every bite. Baking the biscuits in butter gives them a rich flavor and golden, crispy edges.
• Garlicky goodness. The spice blend topping in addition to the outrageous amount of buttertake this biscuit to the next level.
• Perfect for any meal. Great with soups, seafood, holiday dinners, or served all on their own.

Perfect for brunch, a side dish, or even a cozy snack, you’ll want to serve them with everything!

What Do Butter Swim Biscuits Taste Like?

Homemade Butter Swim Biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside, with crisp, golden tops that practically crackle when you bite into them.

You get layers of garlic and butter in every pillowy bite. They taste like your favorite restaurant biscuit, only better, because they’re homemade and extra rich from the butter bath.

Why Are They Called Butter Swim?

They’re called Butter Swim Biscuits because of the unique way they’re baked. These perfectly pillowy biscuits are literally swimming in melted butter!

Ingredients To Grab

• All-purpose flour– Provides structure for your biscuits.
• Baking powder– Gives the biscuits lift and fluffiness.
• Sugar– Adds just a hint of sweetness to balance the savory flavors.
• Salt– Enhances all the other flavors.
• Spices– Make a homemade blend of garlic powder, parsley, and paprika for that little something extra that you won’t find in canned or frozen biscuits.
• Buttermilk– Keeps the biscuits tender and adds a slight tang.
• Unsalted butter– Melted in the baking pan to give the biscuits their signature “swim.”

How To Make Butter Swim Biscuits

Preheat and prepare the pan. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the stick of butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and put it in the oven while it preheats. Let the butter melt completely, then carefully remove the dish.

Mix the biscuit dough. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. The dough will be thick and shaggy, so make sure you don’t over mix!

Cut, season, and bake. Roll the dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/2” thick. Cut the dough into 12 rectangles. Place the cut biscuit dough over the melted butter in your baking dish. Use a basting brush to coat the tops of the biscuit dough with excess melted butter surrounding the biscuits. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Serve and enjoy! Let the biscuits cool for about 5 minutes so they can soak up the rest of that melted butter in the pan. Serve warm, straight from the pan for the perfect comforting addition to your meal.

Tips And Tricks

Butter Swim Biscuits are wonderfully easy to make, but with a few simple tips, you can take them from good to absolutely irresistible. Here’s what to keep in mind:

• Don’t overmix the dough. Stir just until combined. Overmixing will make the biscuits dense instead of soft and tender.
• Pour the butter evenly. Make sure the melted butter coats the bottom of the baking dish and then spoon a bit over the top of the dough before baking. This creates that signature buttery crust.
• Cook through. The bottoms of the biscuits can be extremely soft from cooking in all of that butter. Double check the bottoms for doneness before removing from the oven.
• Let them rest. After baking, let the biscuits sit for about 5 minutes. This allows all of the extra butter to soak into the biscuits for the ultimate indulgent bite.

Variations

Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits are already packed with cheesy, buttery goodness, but they’re also super easy to customize! If you’re looking to put a fun twist on this classic, here are some tasty variations to try:

• Add bacon. Stir in cooked, crumbled bacon to the dough for a smoky, savory boost that pairs perfectly with the cheesy biscuits.
• Use shredded cheese. Try stirring in sharp cheddar with Monterey Jack, Gruyère, or a blend of cheeses for a new flavor profile.
• Make them spicy. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, diced jalapeños, or crushed red pepper flakes to the dough for a little heat.
• Fresh herbs. Mix in some finely chopped chives, parsley, or thyme for a fresh, herby note.

What To Enjoy With Homemade Garlicky Biscuits

These biscuits go with just about anything, but here are a few favorite pairings you’ll fall in love with:

• Seafood dinners– Serve alongside shrimp, fish, or crab cakes.
• Hearty soups– Perfect for dipping into tomato soup, chowders, or creamy chicken soup.
• Brunch spreads– Pair with eggs, bacon, and fruit for a comforting weekend breakfast.
• Holiday meals– Serve with turkey, ham, or roasted chicken.

How Long Do They Last?

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes to restore the crisp edges and give them that fresh out of the oven bite.

Can You Freeze Them?

Yes, you can also freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in foil or a freezer bag. Reheat directly from frozen at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.

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Butter Swim Biscuits | Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

If you love soft and pillowy biscuits, you’re going to fall in love with Butter Swim Biscuits! These homemade biscuits bake in a pool of melted butter giving you tender, fluffy centers and irresistibly crisp edges. 

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Rest 5 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Biscuits

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups All Purpose Flour
• 2 tbsp Baking Powder
• 2 tsp Granulated Sugar
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1/4 tsp Paprika

Method

 

1. Preheat and prepare the pan. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the stick of butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and put it in the oven while it preheats. Let the butter melt completely, then carefully remove the dish.
2. Mix the biscuit dough. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. The dough will be thick and shaggy, so make sure you don’t over mix!
3. Cut, season, and bake. Roll the dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/2” thick. Cut the dough into 12 rectangles. Place the cut biscuit dough over the melted butter in your baking dish. Use a basting brush to coat the tops of the biscuit dough with excess melted butter surrounding the biscuits. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
4. Serve and enjoy! Let the biscuits cool for about 5 minutes so they can soak up the rest of that melted butter in the pan. Serve warm, straight from the pan for the perfect comforting addition to your meal.