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Butter Swim Biscuits

Homemade biscuits infused with melted butter
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Author: beekneebob.com

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp shortening (or lard)
  • 1 1/2 cups cold buttermilk
  • 8 tbsp butter (reserve1 tbsp for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Mix first four dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar). Cut shortening into mix until crumbled.
  • Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish. Add to an 8x8 square pan. Reserve 1 tablespoon for later.
  • Add buttermilk to dry mixture until a sticky, wet dough forms.
  • Spoon and spread dough mixture on top of the melted butter in the pan. Cut into 9 squares.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are golden.
  • Brush reserved butter on top of biscuits and let sit for 5 minutes or until all butter is absorbed.
  • Serve with jam, gravy, or by itself!

Notes

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