Butter Swim Biscuits in Cast Iron Skillet
These buttermilk biscuits literally take a swim in butter as they bake giving them and irresistible buttery flavor and crisp golden edges.
Servings:
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450ºF. Add 1/2 cup butter to a 10.25 inch cast iron skillet and place in the oven until the butter is melted, 1-2 minutes.
- Make the dough-in a mixing bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 cups buttermilk and mix with a wooden spoon until a wet dough is formed.
- Prepare for baking- spread the biscuit dough into the skillet with the melted butter. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to spread the dough into the bottom of the pan. Cut the dough into 10-12 square biscuits with a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Bake- bake the biscuits in the oven for 20-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed and are provided as a courtesy.
- This recipe was made with salted butter. Either salted or unsalted can be used, if you want a more salty flavor with unsalted butter add an addition 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg
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