Butter Swim Biscuits

The secret to the internet's favourite biscuit recipe? Butter. These viral butter swim biscuits bake in a pool of melted butter, creating crispy golden edges, fluffy centres, and rich flavour in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and plenty of dairy, they're an easy comfort food recipe you'll come back to again and again.

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PREP15 min
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Cooking25 min
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Ready in40 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step
    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place butter in a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish and transfer to the oven until fully melted. Remove from oven.
  2. Step
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Pour in milk and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  3. Step
    Spoon the dough directly into the baking dish over the melted butter. Gently spread it out evenly without mixing it into the butter.
  4. Step
    Use a knife to cut the dough into 9 squares. This helps the butter rise up between the biscuits as they bake.
  5. Step
    Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the edges are crisp.
  6. Step
    Brush with honey if desired and let cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy the buttery edges and soft centres.