Perfectly Fluffy Butter Swim Biscuits

Tender on the inside, golden and buttery on the outside — and they practically bake in butter!

These Butter Swim Biscuits are a viral Southern classic for a reason! Made from scratch with pantry staples, they’re unbelievably soft, fluffy, and baked right in a pool of butter. No rolling, no cutting — just mix, pour, and bake! Perfect for breakfast, dinner sides, or soaking up gravy.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cups buttermilk (or substitute – see tips)

½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 450°F / 230°C

Pour melted butter into an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish

Make the Biscuit Dough
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt

Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined

The dough will be sticky — that’s perfect!

Assemble & Bake
Gently spoon or pour the dough over the butter in the baking dish

Spread evenly and score the top into 9 squares using a butter knife (helps with even baking and cutting later)

Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean

Cool Slightly & Serve
Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing

Serve warm with honey, jam, gravy, or even as a base for breakfast sandwiches

Tips & Variations
No buttermilk? Mix 1 ¾ cups milk + 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5–10 min

Want a garlic version? Add 1 tsp garlic powder and top with parsley or shredded cheese

Don’t overmix! The dough should stay soft and thick — this ensures tender biscuits.