Description
Delicious Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits are tender, buttery breakfast treats filled with juicy blueberries. Baked in a simple 8×8-inch dish with melted butter, these biscuits have a crispy golden top and a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect for a cozy morning or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful combination of sweetness and buttery richness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
Fruits
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the ½ cup of unsalted butter in an 8×8-inch baking dish and let it melt in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. This butter will create a rich base for the biscuits to bake in.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening and seasonings.
- Add Milk: Pour in 1½ cups of whole milk into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until all ingredients are incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in 1 cup of blueberries, whether fresh or frozen, mixing just enough to distribute the fruit without breaking them and turning the dough purple.
- Transfer Dough to Buttered Dish: Pour the mixed dough into the baking dish with the melted butter. Spread it evenly using a spatula so the butter is well distributed underneath.
- Score the Dough: Using a knife, score the dough into 9 even squares to create biscuit portions, which will help when serving after baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows the butter to set and the biscuits to firm up slightly for easy handling.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries, but frozen ones work fine—just don’t thaw them before adding to dough to avoid excess moisture.
- The melting butter at the bottom creates a crispy, buttery crust that is signature to these biscuits.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the biscuits light and fluffy.
- You can add a little vanilla extract or lemon zest to the batter for additional flavor variation.
- Serve warm with honey, maple syrup, or extra butter if desired.
