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Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits

Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits are soft biscuits baked in melted garlic butter. They have a crispy golden crust and a fluffy, buttery inside. These savory biscuits are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 Pieces
Course: Biscuits
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley divided
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). This high heat helps create the golden crispy edges that make butter swim biscuits so delicious.
Prepare the Butter Base
  1. Pour the melted butter into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried parsley over the butter.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. ▶ In a large mixing bowl, combine:
  2. flour
  3. sugar
  4. baking powder
  5. salt
  6. ✔️ Whisk everything together so the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the Buttermilk
  1. Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until a thick biscuit dough forms. Do not overmix; a slightly lumpy batter is perfect.
Spread the Dough
  1. Spoon the biscuit dough directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Carefully spread it evenly so it reaches the edges.
Score the Dough
  1. Use a knife or spatula to cut the dough into 9 squares before baking. This makes it easy to separate the biscuits later.
Add the Final Topping
  1. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon dried parsley on top.
Bake
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges look crisp.
Cool Slightly and Serve
  1. Let the biscuits cool for about 5 minutes before serving. The butter will settle and the biscuits will hold together better.