Description
Hearty Cowboy Butter Swim Biscuits bring southern comfort to kitchen tables with rich, melted butter and golden-brown edges. Savory herbs and warm spices create a memorable meal that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml / 12 fl oz) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh parsley, chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat: Ignite the oven to 450F (230C), positioning a baking dish inside to warm thoroughly.
- Create Cowboy Butter: Whisk molten butter with garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, lemon juice, and seasonings into a vibrant, aromatic blend.
- Prepare Dough: Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Introduce buttermilk, stirring until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Butter the Dish: Remove the heated baking dish from the oven, generously coating its surface with the prepared cowboy butter to create a glistening foundation.
- Assemble and Bake: Portion the dough into 9 rustic mounds directly within the butter-lined dish, allowing them to merge naturally. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and risen.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits rest briefly. Present with additional cowboy butter for an indulgent dipping experience, inviting diners to savor the rich, flavor-packed creation.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is melted but not scorching hot to prevent dough from breaking down or becoming greasy.
- Perfect Dough Consistency: Mix buttermilk gradually, stopping when dough reaches a soft, slightly sticky texture – overmixing leads to tough biscuits.
- Strategic Butter Coating: Spread cowboy butter evenly across baking dish to guarantee each biscuit gets maximum flavor and crispy edges.
- Quick Baking Technique: Remove biscuits precisely at 20-25 minute mark to maintain golden-brown color without burning; variations in oven performance can impact final result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg