My boyfriend requested I make this and I had never even heard of it!

These Butter Swim Biscuits are named for the way they’re baked in a pool of melted butter, resulting in incredibly tender, flaky layers. They’re easy to make and perfect for breakfast, alongside soups and stews, or as an afternoon snack.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Turn your oven on and preheat it to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut in the Cold Butter:

   • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
   • Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, gently work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The key here is to keep the butter cold. Small, pea-sized pieces of butter are what create those flaky layers!

4. Add the Milk:

   • Gradually pour the milk into the flour and butter mixture.
   • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Avoid overmixing, or your biscuits will be tough.

5. Shape and Cut the Biscuits:

   • Lightly flour a clean work surface and transfer the dough onto it.
   • Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
   • Use a biscuit cutter or a floured glass to cut out biscuits from the dough. Gather any scraps, press them together, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.

6. Bake the Biscuits:

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the biscuits on it, placing them close together but not touching.
   • Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top.

7. Serve Warm:

   • (Optional) Brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
   • Serve your delicious Butter Swim Biscuits warm with additional butter, honey, or your favorite jam. Enjoy!